Assam BJP Wants SIR Every 5 Years, Says State Minister, Explains Why

What happened: Assam minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said the BJP wants a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls every 5 years. He accused the Congress of blaming EVMs for its defeats. Why it matters: He cited Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks challenging the opposition to contest elections using ballot papers, framing the SIR demand as a response to Congress claims about EVMs.

Assam BJP minister advocates SIR every 5 years, signaling electoral roll policy push.

Assam BJP minister advocates SIR every 5 years, signaling electoral roll policy push. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.