By Admin 
Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday (November 29) accused the Election Commission of creating fear and doubt among voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) of the voter list. He alleged that undue pressure on field staff and rushed deadlines indicate that there is something wrong with the process.
Speaking to the media in Jaipur, Pilot said that although SIR has been conducted many times in the past, it has never generated public concern like this year.
He further said, “SIR has been conducted many times before in this country, but there was never any discussion or doubt in the minds of people.” He reiterated that for the first time the attitude of the Election Commission has created concern among the citizens.
‘Officials involved in the SIR process are under immense pressure’
Congress leader Sachin Pilot alleged, “Names have been removed in Bihar and the officers involved in the current process are under immense pressure.” In many states, people are under stress and some are even committing suicide due to the pressure. He alleged that this is a clear sign that something is going wrong.
‘EC should work as an independent institution’
The former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan also said, “The Election Commission should work as an independent institution. Revision of voter list is the work of the Commission, not of any political party. Congress is running a nationwide campaign to ensure that no vulnerable citizen loses his or her franchise.
Action taken under political pressure is unacceptable-Pilot
He stressed that we want to ensure that the poor, Dalits, tribals and the elderly are not deprived of their constitutional franchise due to lack of awareness or someone’s intention to remove their names. He warned that any action taken under political pressure would be unacceptable. Pilot said, “The Election Commission should work impartially. If he works under the pressure of any ideology, government or leader, it will not be acceptable to the public or the Congress.