Vox Populi is a Latin phrase that means 'voice of the people.' In elections that decide a country’s political future, what finally comes out is the silent opinion of the people. Without shouting or protesting, voters express their firm stand through their vote. This is the real power of democracy. If we look closer, the true meaning of “vox populi” depends on how honest, accurate, and transparent the voter list is. To ensure this, the Election Commission of India launched a national-level Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. Unfortunately, ever since this mission began, it has been surrounded by many controversies.

The SIR process began in Bihar, where Assembly polls were recently held. The Election Commission then decided to urgently implement it in states such as Kerala,

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