Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has drawn political controversy after reports that prominent figures, including Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, BJP veteran L.K. Advani, and former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, were flagged for notices. According to the source article, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) initially marked many of these leaders as 'shifted' or 'absent' before records were altered under a 'mark VIP' category.
The SIR is a door-to-door verification exercise aimed at updating voter lists by identifying dead, shifted, or duplicate entries. The process has been a flashpoint between the ruling BJP and opposition parties, who allege political targeting. The Election Commission of India has maintained that the revision follows established procedures and is conducted transparently.
Details about the specific changes to records and the 'mark VIP' designation remain unverified by independent sources. The article's claims about BLO markings and subsequent alterations have not been confirmed by the Election Commission or other official bodies. As of now, no official statement has been released regarding these allegations.
The controversy underscores ongoing tensions over electoral integrity in India. With the SIR still underway, further developments are expected. This story is developing and will be updated as verified information becomes available.
