Opposition writes to CJI over EC’s voter roll revision, says Jairam Ramesh

The Opposition’s INDIA bloc has written to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns over the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and other election-related issues, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on Tuesday.

In a post on social media platform X, Ramesh said that 21 political parties and one Independent leader had attended the INDIA alliance meeting on June 8, where it was decided to send a joint representation to the Chief Justice of India on the SIR exercise and other electoral issues.

“Accordingly, a joint letter now signed by 23 political parties plus one Independent has been sent to the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India today,” Ramesh said.

Emphasising the unity among Opposition parties on the issue, the Congress leader said, “The Opposition parties are firmly anchored in SURE—Solidarity, Unity and Resistance.”

Ramesh did not disclose the contents of the letter in his post but said it dealt with the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision process as well as other election-related matters.

The development comes amid continuing criticism by several Opposition parties over the Election Commission’s handling of electoral processes. Opposition leaders have repeatedly raised concerns over voter rolls, electoral transparency and the functioning of the poll panel, while the Election Commission has maintained that its exercises are conducted in accordance with constitutional and legal provisions to ensure accurate and updated electoral rolls.

The joint letter marks the latest coordinated initiative by the INDIA bloc as it seeks judicial attention to issues it says have a bearing on the integrity of the electoral process.