Government Agrees to Parliamentary Debate on Electoral Reforms and Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls

Dec 02, 2025 04:31 pm CST

The Indian government has agreed to the opposition's demands for a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, focusing on the controversial Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. Opposition parties led by Congress and Trinamool have criticized the process, alleging it could illegally remove legitimate voters. The controversy has extended to concerns about pressure on booth-level officers, with protests occurring outside the Election Commission's Kolkata office.