Following the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s voter list, Tejashwi Yadav, the RJD leader and Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, declared a victory for the opposition. He explained that the opposition parties had fought against the SIR process across various platforms, including the legislature, parliament, and public protests. According to Yadav, the Supreme Court’s ruling, particularly the interim order, was a confirmation of their efforts and a triumph of justice. He accused the Election Commission of attempting to hide information, and noted that the court had directed the commission to ensure transparency in the process. The court mandated the use of Aadhaar cards and the display of the list of 6.5 million deleted names at the booth level. The Supreme Court also ordered the Election Commission to explain the reasons behind the deletions, specifying whether individuals were deceased or untraceable. Yadav pointed out that the court had also instructed the commission to notify those whose names were removed via advertisements. He underscored that the opposition would not allow democracy to be compromised. He shared that residents from his constituency, Raghopur, were supported in their efforts related to voter registration, including assistance in reaching the Supreme Court. He celebrated the decision as a victory for the people of Bihar, democracy, and the constitution.
He reflected on the opposition’s actions, including a press conference on June 27th to discuss the SIR, the Election Commission’s timelines, and alleged hidden agendas. He also highlighted the Bihar bandh on July 9th, supported by Rahul Gandhi. Yadav expressed gratitude to opposition leaders and their legal teams for their support. He committed to continuing the fight to safeguard democracy, the constitution, and voting rights, closely monitoring the implementation of the court’s decision. He indicated that their efforts would now focus on utilizing digital platforms. He criticized the Election Commission’s lack of response to allegations of wrongdoing and anticipated a significant defeat for the NDA in the upcoming elections. He further refuted claims of infiltrators within the voter list, emphasizing that there was no evidence to support the claims.
