GS2The Hindu · Editorial
Holding the Court accountable amid democratic strain
The Hindu editorial argues that Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar can deepen disenfranchisement and weaken democratic recognition.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 14 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Key takeaways
- Special Intensive Revision is an electoral-roll revision exercise that can affect who remains on the voter list.
- The Bihar Special Intensive Revision case became a constitutional and democratic controversy over possible disenfranchisement.
- The Hindu editorial says minorities, women, migrants, illiterate citizens, and poor voters are especially vulnerable to exclusion in voter-roll revision.
The Hindu editorial argues that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar can become a tool of exclusion if eligible citizens are removed or discouraged from enrolling. It treats voting as a core democratic right and a form of political recognition, especially for marginalised citizens.
The UPSC angle
GS2GS4Essay
Electoral roll revision, enfranchisement, and the limits of judicial management
UPSC can frame the issue around the balance between electoral integrity and universal suffrage, the duty of courts under judicial review, and the vulnerability of marginalised citizens in administrative processes that can exclude eligible voters.
