Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: BJP Jammu & Kashmir State Secretary Pawan Sharma today strongly welcomed the Narendra Modi Government’s decision to implement the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, describing it as a historic, transparent, and much-needed democratic exercise that will further deepen the credibility and strength of India’s electoral system.
Sharma said that under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Government has consistently advanced reforms rooted in transparency, accountability and citizen-centric governance. The rollout of S.I.R., he said, is yet another testimony to this commitment. “S.I.R. is not just an administrative exercise; it is an essential democratic mechanism that strengthens transparency, accountability, and citizen empowerment,” Sharma noted.
He emphasised that S.I.R. will help ensure error-free voter lists, timely correction of entries, removal of discrepancies, and inclusion of eligible voters—steps that are indispensable to free, fair and credible elections. This process, Sharma added, narrows the gap between citizens and institutions by creating a structured system of verification and public participation.
Sharma underlined that this initiative will be particularly beneficial for Jammu & Kashmir, where rapid development, improved connectivity, and enhanced grassroots delivery mechanisms under the Modi Government have increased the need for accurate and up-to-date electoral rolls.
Highlighting the historical continuity of S.I.R., Sharma reminded that:
The first SIR was conducted in 1952. The most recent one before this was in 2004. In between, SIRs were routinely conducted in 1956, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1983, 1987–88, 1992, 1995 and 2004.
He pointed out that no opposition party ever objected to these routine revisions for over five decades, from the Nehru era to successive governments thereafter.
“So why are opposition parties objecting now—when the same standard democratic exercise is being conducted under Prime Minister Modi?” Sharma asked.
He added that such objections expose the political insecurity of parties that thrive on confusion and lies rather than transparency. “The Opposition must answer whether they fear a clean, corrected, and authentic voter list,” Sharma said, adding that democracy is strengthened only when every genuine voter is included and every discrepancy removed.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, Sharma said S.I.R. will reinforce:
Responsive & responsible governance
Greater citizen empowerment
Institutional transparency
Efficient and accountable electoral processes
Clear, reliable and updated voter records
He urged BJP karyakartas and public representatives across Jammu & Kashmir to actively support the process and help citizens participate fully, ensuring that the benefits of this initiative reach every household.
Concluding his remarks, Sharma said:
“The Modi Government has once again demonstrated that it stands firmly for strong institutions, clean electoral processes and empowered citizens. S.I.R. will not only strengthen democracy but also reinforce the people’s trust in the system.”
