Rajdeep Sardesai: Opposition Got It Horribly Wrong On SIR Debate In Parliament

In this edition of Democratic Newsroom, India Today’s Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai and Managing Editor Gaurav Sawant analyse the heated parliamentary debate on electoral reforms. Rajdeep Sardesai argues that the opposition 'got it horribly wrong' by failing to present a cohesive argument on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. He notes that while the opposition successfully forced a debate, they allowed Union Home Minister Amit Shah to 'grandstand' and expose their lack of clarity. The panel discusses the Congress party's 'Vote Chori' allegations versus the government's counter-narrative on 'Vande Matram' and the 'Ghuspetia' issue. Gaurav Sawant highlights the historical context of electoral revisions, questioning the opposition's sudden resistance to a routine process. The discussion also touches on the Election Commission's role and the need for genuine transparency.