SIR may be legal but it is not fair: Former EC Ashok Lavasa
- Posted on September 3, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa raises significant concerns about the Supplementary Inclusion of Residents (SIR) process in electoral roll management. While acknowledging its legal validity, Lavasa argues that the procedure lacks fairness in its implementation and execution. His critique emphasizes how procedural irregularities may erode public confidence in democratic institutions and voter participation, potentially breeding skepticism toward the electoral system among citizens.
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