Context
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, to be completed by July 31, 2024. This has raised concerns of mass exclusion of migrant voters, given the strict verification criteria and limited timeline. Political parties and civil society groups argue that migrant workers—20% of Bihar’s voters—risk wrongful deletion from voter lists.
Legal Safeguards and ECI Criteria
Electoral Dynamics and Male Outmigration
Policy Challenges and Electoral Inclusion
Practice Question:
Discuss the legal and administrative challenges in ensuring the inclusion of internal migrants in India's electoral rolls. Evaluate the recent electoral roll revision process in Bihar in this context, and suggest reforms to safeguard the voting rights of migrant populations.
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