'Something is wrong', Sachin Pilot's big statement on SIR, said- 'The deadline was set in haste...'

News Topical, Digital Desk : Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday (November 29) accused the Election Commission of creating fear and suspicion among voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. He alleged that undue pressure on field staff and the rushed deadline indicated something was amiss with the process.

Speaking to the media in Jaipur, Pilot said that although SIR has been conducted several times before, it has never generated public concern like this year. 

He further said, "SIR has been conducted many times in this country before, but there was never any discussion or doubt in the minds of the people." He reiterated that for the first time the attitude of the Election Commission has created concern among the citizens. 

'Officials involved in the SIR process are under tremendous pressure'

Congress leader Sachin Pilot alleged, "Names were removed in Bihar, and officials involved in the current process are under immense pressure. People in many states are under stress, and some are even committing suicide due to the pressure." He alleged that this is a clear indication that something is wrong.

'EC should function as an independent body'

The former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan also said, "The Election Commission should function as an independent body. Revision of voter lists is the Commission's job, not that of any political party. Congress is running a nationwide campaign to ensure that no vulnerable citizen loses their right to vote."

Action taken under political pressure is unacceptable: Pilot

He stressed that we want to ensure that the poor, Dalits, tribals, and the elderly are not deprived of their constitutional right to vote due to lack of awareness or someone's intention to remove their names. He warned that any action taken under political pressure would be unacceptable. Pilot said, "The Election Commission should work impartially. If it acts under pressure from any ideology, government, or leader, it will not be acceptable to the public or the Congress."

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