Chief Election Commissioner Defends Voter Roll Revision Amid Public Scrutiny

Chief Election Commissioner addressed concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls during a visit to Gujarat. He acknowledged the intense public scrutiny the Election Commission of India has been facing over the exercise. Using a metaphor likening the process to the certainty of the sun rising in the east, he defended the legitimacy and necessity of the revision. The remarks come amid ongoing debate and criticism from various quarters regarding the conduct and transparency of the voter roll update process.