Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi raises critical concerns about the SIR (Systematic Voter Identification) process, asserting that its implementation has fundamentally damaged democratic principles. Rather than promoting voter participation and inclusion, the process emphasizes exclusionary mechanisms that restrict electoral access. Quraishi's analysis highlights how prioritizing voter removal procedures over constructive engagement threatens the foundation of inclusive democratic governance and fair representation.

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