Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused the Congress and other opposition parties of attempting to weaken constitutional institutions. His remarks came during a press conference on Sunday, amid ongoing discussions regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Adityanath’s comments reflect the rising tensions between the ruling party and opposition groups in the state as they navigate the electoral landscape.
“It is not that SIR is being done for first time by present Election Commission. Directions were given in advance regarding SIR. All left-out voters have full liberty to fill the form.
Earlier also in this country at different times, and for most of the time Congress-led government was in power, SIR exercise has been completed in 1952, 1957, 1961, 1965-66 and 2003. The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission’s action regarding Form 6. Earlier reporting noted: She also rejected allegations of unilateral changes to Form 6, which is used for inclusion of names in electoral rolls.
Addressing a press conference, the CM said Congress and opposition parties have been part of every conspiracy that can harm democracy. “It is surprising that present actions and statements of country’s main opposition party and other parties associated with UPA alliance are extremely irresponsible and damaging democratic values,” he said. On SIR, the CM said confusion being spread continuously by the opposition is baseless. Despite this, the hue and cry created by Congress, Samajwadi Party, RJD and other parties over this time’s SIR exercise is extremely unfortunate,” he said. The chief minister said three Election Commissioners have come before the press and clarified the position. “Despite all this, putting Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner in dock, putting every constitutional institution in dock and defaming India in world, trying to weaken world’s largest democracy – this act of Congress is extremely shocking,” he said. Earlier reporting noted: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hits out at opposition over SIR row, defends election commission Amid a political row over the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday accused the opposition of trying to “mislead” people over the poll panel’s functioning. She said the Supreme Court had also noted that there had been no change in the form. Earlier reporting noted: “The ECI has placed every issue before the public,” she said.
“Raising questions on Balakot airstrike, on valour of Indian Army, making malicious attempt to put bravery and valour of India’s brave soldiers in dock during Operation Sindoor – where is patriotism in this. Adityanath said due to their corrupt functioning and economic misconduct, opposition parties have constantly played with the internal and external security of the country.
And same irresponsible acts are being done by Congress and its allies at present,” he said. He said Congress and opposition parties are part of every conspiracy that can cause damage to democracy and weakening democracy is an extremely surprising act.
