Defending the integrity of India’s electoral machinery, Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal dismissed concerns over West Bengal’s SIR exercise. ‘The Election Commission works with utmost clarity—no eligible vote is struck off,’ he declared in Patna.
The initiative targets cleaning up rolls by excising names of the passed away or fakes, Jaiswal elaborated. Robust checks ensure rightful voters aren’t disenfranchised, with ample rectification windows provided.
TMC’s Rajya Sabha slate drew his ire next. ‘These candidates are nobodies to the public,’ he scoffed. ‘Trinamool favors those utterly detached from people’s struggles, not true representatives.’
On Kejriwal’s Jantar Mantar plans, Jaiswal urged restraint. ‘High court appeal pending, full review awaited. Notice issued accordingly. Given past judicial oversight, don’t pop the champagne yet.’
Heartfelt wishes poured for CM Nitish Kumar’s birthday, with Jaiswal attributing Bihar’s multifaceted progress—development, cohesion, good rule—to his leadership. He prayed for the leader’s sustained health and service prowess.
Minister Vijay Chaudhary chimed in, saluting Nitish’s direction in elevating Bihar to fresh heights in advancement, governance, and fairness.