Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) joined forces on Monday to pass a unanimous resolution in the Assembly opposing the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s move to conduct a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the State.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan moved the resolution in the House. The Opposition extended its support, and the resolution was passed after incorporating their suggestions. The Chief Minister accepted two amendments proposed by MLA N. Shamsudheen, while the Speaker rejected the remaining amendments.

The resolution expressed serious concern that the SIR exercise could become a backdoor attempt to implement the National Population Register. Citing the process conducte

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