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Chavan Challenges Thackeray Brothers: Should Infiltrators Decide PM, CM Amid SIR Row?
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News18•04-10-2026, 20:44
Chavan Challenges Thackeray Brothers: Should Infiltrators Decide PM, CM Amid SIR Row?
- •Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan questioned opponents of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asking if "infiltrators" should decide the PM and CM.
- •Chavan highlighted concerns about duplicate voter registrations, names of deceased persons, and alleged illegal immigrants on electoral rolls.
- •He cited Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks, asking if democracy remains safe if infiltrators influence elections.
- •Chavan's remarks came as Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray, along with NCP(SP), held a 'Garjana Morcha' against SIR, uniting over the issue.
- •The BJP aims to focus on electoral roll accuracy, while the opposition questions the SIR process and its potential impact on legitimate voters.
Key Questions Answered
Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan challenged opponents of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by asking whether illegal immigrants, duplicate registrations, and deceased persons should influence elections or remain on voter lists.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, along with the NCP(SP), organized a joint rally called 'Garjana Morcha' to oppose the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Opposition parties have raised concerns about how the SIR process will be implemented and whether eligible, genuine voters might face difficulties in establishing their names on the electoral rolls.
