Amid fears of millions of names being removed from the voter list under the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar, numerous petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court. On Monday, senior advocate Kapil Sibal requested an urgent hearing on the matter, which the Supreme Court has agreed to consider on Thursday.
Joining Kapil Sibal, senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Shadab Farasat, and Gopal Sankaranarayanan highlighted the potential removal of millions, especially women and the underprivileged, from the voter rolls.
Demand for Immediate Halt to Amendment Process
Petitioners are seeking an immediate cessation of the amendment process. They emphasize the need for a hearing today or tomorrow due to the short deadline from the Election Commission. By July 25, a widescale name removal operation is underway statewide.
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Names Among the Petitioners
The petitioners include the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Mahua Moitra, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), and the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL). They have filed appeals in the Supreme Court, calling the process unconstitutional and anti-people.
Hearing Scheduled for Thursday
The Supreme Court has not issued any formal notices to the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding these petitions. However, the court is ready to proceed with the hearing on Thursday. Petitioners have been instructed to provide advance copies of their petitions to the Election Commission and the Central Government to ensure all parties are prepared for the hearing.
