ECI functioning as arm of BJP, SIR part of strategy to manufacture majority: Congress

Account subscription benefits alongside Premium Stories, Editorials, Opinions and more. Unlock these with Subscription

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh asserted that nobody is against the process of electoral roll revision, but what is being opposed is the manner in which the ECI is “managing, coordinating, and manipulating” the entire process. File | Photo Credit: PTI

The Congress on Sunday (July 5, 2026) alleged that the Election Commission (ECI) is functioning as an "arm of the BJP " and claimed that the SIR was part of the " Modi - Shah strategy" to "manufacture a majority" by manipulating the electoral rolls.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asserted that nobody is against the process of electoral roll revision , but what is being opposed is the manner in which the ECI is "managing, coordinating, and manipulating" the entire process.

Indian National Congress / Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls / Bharatiya Janata Party

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.

We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.