BJP hits out at Opposition over its stand on SIR 2.0

The Bharatiya Janata Social gathering on Monday (October 27, 2025) criticized the Opposition, together with the Congress, for its stand on the Election Fee’s determination to conduct the particular intensive revision (SIR) of voter record in 12 States and union territories.

BJP nationwide spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated the Opposition events have been like “‘santusht atman ka hund (herd of dissatisfied souls)” and a “grasp class in hypocrisy”.

“It’s evident from the truth that on the one hand they may say the SIR is for stealing of votes, the SIR is in opposition to the Structure, and it shouldn’t be accomplished. Alternatively, the SIR is being demanded by the Opposition events in Maharashtra earlier than the native physique polls,” Mr. Poonawalla informed PTI.

Mr. Poonawalla alleged that the Congress and different Opposition events have been focusing on the Election Fee and utilizing the SIR as an excuse for the “impending losses” within the coming polls.

In the meantime, BJP IT cell in-charge Amit Malviya questioned a serious bureaucratic reshuffle in West Bengal.

“The Election Fee has introduced the particular intensive revision in 12 States and union territories — West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh,” he stated through a put up on X.

“Simply forward of this announcement, the West Bengal authorities has carried out an enormous bureaucratic reshuffle — transferring 17 DMs, 22 ADMs, 45 SDOs, and 151 BDOs,” he stated.

Mentioning that the order was dated October 24, he stated it was revealed solely on Monday, “a transfer that raises critical questions on intent and timing”.

“No different State or union territory has witnessed such large-scale transfers proper earlier than the SIR. In doing so, Mamata Banerjee has additionally uncovered her ‘belongings’ — lots of whom have been conveniently positioned in districts with the best variety of unlawful votes,” stated Mr. Malviya.

The BJP chief stated: “…we’re watching each transfer. Each identify, each district, each useful resource has been mapped. Mamata Banerjee’s panic is comprehensible — she is aware of the SIR will expose unlawful Bangladeshi voters and clear up pretend entries used for bogus voting.”

(With PTI inputs)