Uddhav Thackeray Terms SIR in Bihar as an 'Undeclared' Implementation of the NRC
New Delhi: Former Maharashtra chief minister and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) (Shiv Sena-UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has alleged that the special intensive revision exercise (SIR) being conducted by the Election Commission of India in Bihar is an 'undeclared' implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
"The EC is asking voters to come forward and prove their identity under the SIR drive. This is nothing but an undeclared NRC being implemented across the country. When the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC were being introduced, there were massive protests in Delhi and Assam. Even then, people were asked to prove their identity. So now, the EC must clarify whether the NRC is being implemented or not. Let's see what the Supreme Court says," said Thackeray, during his visit to Delhi for the for a meeting of the opposition INDIA bloc, reported Economic Times.
Thackeray slammed the Election Commission and accused it of conducting non-transparent elections.
"We already had concerns over EVMs, and now the EC in Maharashtra says local body elections will be held without VVPAT machines. What's the point of holding elections, then? Just declare the winners and be done with it," said Thackeray.
He also questioned the sudden resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Read The Wire’s coverage of the Bihar SIR here.
The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
