The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has rejected opposition claims of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, insisting that communications between the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners reflect the healthy functioning of democracy.

Addressing the media at BJP headquarters, party spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra said the Congress and other opposition parties were attempting to “create distrust among voters in constitutional institutions” after being repeatedly rejected by the people. He argued that citing internal communications as evidence of dissent only demonstrates transparency and accountability within the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Patra further emphasised that the Supreme Court has upheld the legal validity of the SIR process multiple times, dismissing allegations that it undermines electoral integrity. He accused the opposition of targeting the Election Commission to delegitimise democratic institutions and erode public trust.

The BJP’s defence comes amid mounting criticism of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, with opposition leaders demanding his resignation over alleged unilateral decisions and voter roll deletions. While the ECI has maintained that all actions were taken in accordance with law, the controversy continues to fuel political debate over electoral transparency and institutional independence.