3 Things Pan-India vs Bihar SIR, Russian sanctions, and Prashant Kishor voter ID row
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Oct 29, 2025 
Ritika Chopra, a senior journalist at The Indian Express, dives into the Election Commission's nationwide voter roll revision, highlighting its differences from Bihar's flawed process. She discusses how new measures aim to prevent voter exclusions and aid migrants. Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Affairs editor, reveals the impact of US and EU sanctions on Russia, explaining how they may reshape India’s oil imports and energy strategy. The conversation also touches on Prashant Kishore's dual voter ID scandal, emphasizing its significance amid the ongoing voter identification reforms.
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Long-Overdue Voter Roll Overhaul
- India had not done an intensive electoral roll revision in over two decades, making the SIR a long-overdue overhaul.
- The SIR aims to correct anomalies and verify eligibility, including citizenship, through a more thorough house-to-house process.
Bihar SIR Caused Document Panic
- Bihar's SIR began with field officers and voters surprised by sudden documentation demands and tight timelines.
- The scramble eased after the Supreme Court intervened and Aadhaar was later accepted, making the process more inclusive.
Enumeration Without Immediate Docs
- The pan-India SIR changes the initial enumeration to verify existing voters without requiring documents at the door.
- It allows claims linked to previous state's intensive-roll entries, easing inclusion for migrants.