Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday expressed concern over the Election Commission’s decision to carry out Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state among other regions.

Calling it a serious challenge to the democratic process, he said the ECI’s move raised doubts about the poll panel ‘s intention .He warned that the move could undermine public trust in the electoral system.

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While the Constructional validity of the Bihar SIR is under the consideration of the Supreme Court, the same extending to other states cannot be viewed as an innocent act , he said.

The Kerala chief minister pointed out that the Commission is preparing to base the revision on voter lists from 2002 to 2004, instead of the existing rolls which would violate the Repre

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