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In a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the government of openly opposing the very Constitution it is bound to uphold. In a post on his official X account, Yadav condemned the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (S.I.R) process, terming it a clear attempt to strip citizens of their democratic rights. According to Yadav, the BJP’s push for S.I.R is not an exercise in democratic improvement, but rather a calculated political maneuver designed to suppress dissent. “By implementing S.I.R, the BJP is actually opposing the Constitution.
Our opposition to S.I.R is an attempt to save the Constitution,” he stated. Yadav emphasized that the Samajwadi Party’s stance is rooted in the defense of the nation’s founding principles, while the BJP’s actions signal the desperation of a party losing public support. The SP Chief argued that the motive behind this move is crystal clear, prevent the public from voting against the BJP. “This is a sign of a losing BJP. To stop the people from voting them out, they want to snatch away the right to vote itself,” he said.
In his view, S.I.R is nothing more than a cover for disenfranchising opposition supporters, particularly in regions where BJP faces growing resistance. Yadav’s criticism did not stop at the procedural level. He accused the BJP of harboring an authoritarian, dominance-driven ideology in which the very concept of free and fair elections has no place. “In their one-party, one-leader mindset, elections are not about the people’s choice. Arbitrary nominations replace democratic selection,” he remarked.
This, he warned, is a dangerous precedent that undermines the essence of India’s democracy. The Samajwadi Party leader also highlighted that such measures reflect a broader erosion of democratic institutions under BJP rule. He pointed to the growing concentration of power, suppression of dissent, and attempts to centralize control over electoral processes. “When a government starts fearing the people’s vote, it marks the beginning of its downfall,” he noted.
Political observers have also expressed concern that S.I.R could disproportionately impact marginalized communities, migrant workers, and first-time voters, groups that often lack easy access to bureaucratic verification processes. By introducing stringent and arbitrary checks, critics fear, the BJP could manipulate voter lists to its advantage, effectively silencing voices critical of its governance. Yadav’s remarks have struck a chord with opposition parties and civil society organizations, many of whom see this as part of a larger plan to weaken democratic participation ahead of upcoming elections.
The SP Chief has called for nationwide resistance to S.I.R, urging citizens to recognize the dangers it poses. “The Constitution belongs to the people, not to any ruling party. Every citizen must stand up to protect their right to vote,” Yadav asserted. He vowed that the Samajwadi Party would continue to oppose the measure both in the political arena and in public mobilization efforts. Yadav’s message was unequivocal: “Democracy dies when the vote is taken away. We will not let that happen.” His words serve as a stark warning, India’s democratic fabric may be at greater risk than many realize.
