Jharkhand Minister Sparks Controversy by Telling Citizens to "Lock Up" Electoral Officials During Voter List Revision

Nov 24, 2025 08:48 pm CST

A significant political controversy has erupted after Jharkhand's Congress minister Irfan Ansari urged citizens to confine electoral officers during voter list revision visits. The BJP has demanded legal action while opposition-ruled states continue to protest against the Special Intensive Revision process nationwide, with West Bengal's Chief Minister also raising serious concerns about the implementation.