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In September 2026, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has become a focal point of intense political friction, leading to public protests and accusations of partisan bias against the Election Commission of India (ECI). Opposition parties, led by Congress, have organized demonstrations across various states, alleging that the ECI-mandated revision process is being used to conduct mass deletions of opposition-leaning voters. Conversely, ruling party leaders, such as the Thiruvananthapuram Mayor, have countered these claims, accusing the opposition of weaponizing the electoral process and spreading misinformation to undermine institutional credibility. This dispute underscores the growing tension surrounding the neutrality of constitutional bodies and the procedural integrity of electoral roll management, which is a vital component of the democratic framework under Article 324 of the Constitution.
In September 2026, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised formal questions regarding electoral roll modifications, centralized control, and decision-making mechanisms within the Election Commission of India. Appointed under the Chief Election Commissioners and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, their public dissent brings to light deep-seated concerns over institutional independence, internal pluralism, and public trust in constitutional bodies amid nationwide controversies involving special intensive revisions of voter lists. This development underscores how structural shifts in appointment laws intersect with daily operational dynamics inside India's premier electoral watchdog.
On September 27, 2026, CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby met with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal to discuss strategic coordination for the INDIA bloc. The primary agenda of the meeting was to address growing opposition concerns regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI), specifically focusing on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Opposition leaders allege that the SIR process is susceptible to manipulation and that the ECI’s perceived lack of institutional neutrality warrants a collective protest. The discussion also covered the broader context of federal friction, including the alleged misuse of Central investigative agencies against opposition-led state governments, particularly in Keralam, framing the ECI's actions within a larger discourse on democratic institutional integrity.