(wl 1151)-Intensive Revision of Universal Franchise

Key Points

• The Bihar SIR raises concerns about widespread voter exclusion from electoral rolls, impacting democratic participation.
• An alarming trend identified is the classification of voters as non-citizens, which can occur on a large scale.
• This intervention may threaten the principles of universal franchise and lead to systemic disenfranchisement of eligible citizens.
• The implications of this revision highlight the urgent need for safeguarding voter rights and ensuring equitable access to elections.