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SC seeks EC response on plea challenging electoral roll revision process in Assam, questioning the absence of SIR.
Summary
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Election Commission regarding a plea challenging the 'special revision' of electoral rolls in Assam. The petitioner questions the absence of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Assam, unlike other states, and alleges the presence of a significant number of illegal immigrants.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court is hearing a plea related to electoral roll revision in Assam.
- The petitioner is challenging the 'special revision' process.
- The petitioner questions why a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is not being conducted in Assam.
- SIR is being conducted in 12 other states and Union Territories.
- The petition alleges the presence of a large number of illegal immigrants.
Full Article
The petitioner questions why an SIR was not conducted in Assam, but is done in 12 other States and Union Territories; alleges the presence of ‘40 to 50 lakh illegal immigrants’ even in 1997.
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