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Congress Calls for CEC Resignation Over SIR Voter Deletions
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 07:32 AM
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The Indian National Congress has demanded the resignation of the Chief Electoral Officer after allegations that the SIR system deleted voter records.
The Indian National Congress has formally requested the resignation of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEC) following reports that the SIR (State Information Repository) system removed voter records from the electoral rolls. The party alleges that the deletions were unverified and could affect the integrity of upcoming elections.
The CEC, responsible for overseeing the maintenance and accuracy of voter lists, has yet to respond to the Congress’s demand. The issue has raised concerns among election observers about the reliability of the data used in the electoral process.
The Congress has urged the Election Commission of India to investigate the matter and ensure that all voter records are preserved and accurately reflected. The party’s move comes ahead of the general elections scheduled for next year, when the accuracy of voter rolls will be critical.
Election officials say that the SIR system is designed to update and correct voter information, but the recent deletions have prompted questions about the safeguards in place. The CEC’s resignation, if accepted, would lead to a reappointment of a new officer to oversee the voter registration process.
The Congress’s demand reflects growing scrutiny over the electoral machinery, as political parties seek to ensure transparency and fairness in the democratic process.
The CEC, responsible for overseeing the maintenance and accuracy of voter lists, has yet to respond to the Congress’s demand. The issue has raised concerns among election observers about the reliability of the data used in the electoral process.
The Congress has urged the Election Commission of India to investigate the matter and ensure that all voter records are preserved and accurately reflected. The party’s move comes ahead of the general elections scheduled for next year, when the accuracy of voter rolls will be critical.
Election officials say that the SIR system is designed to update and correct voter information, but the recent deletions have prompted questions about the safeguards in place. The CEC’s resignation, if accepted, would lead to a reappointment of a new officer to oversee the voter registration process.
The Congress’s demand reflects growing scrutiny over the electoral machinery, as political parties seek to ensure transparency and fairness in the democratic process.