Sreeparna Chakrabarty

Sreeparna Chakrabarty, a dedicated journalist covering the Election Commission for The Hindu, dives into the complexities of the upcoming nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She discusses the pitfalls of Bihar's controversial SIR, highlighting inaccuracies in voter lists and the implications for disenfranchisement. Concerns about migrant voter registration, the shifts in proving residency, and the practicalities of door-to-door checks are explored. Sreeparna also advocates for clearer, machine-readable voter rolls to enhance transparency.