IN PHOTOS: Opposition stages fresh protest against EC’s Bihar move

Updated On: 08 August, 2025 03:43 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Several MPs from the INDIA bloc continued their protest against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar in the Parliament House complex on Friday. The protest targeted alleged irregularities in the revision process, which the Opposition has termed “vote theft”. (PICS/ PTI)

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The other MPs present included TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee as well as lawmakers from DMK and the Left parties. They assembled near the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament, holding placards and shouting slogans to demand the withdrawal of SIR</span></p>

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The other MPs present included TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee as well as lawmakers from DMK and the Left parties. They assembled near the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament, holding placards and shouting slogans to demand the withdrawal of SIR

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This marked the 13th day of demonstrations by the Opposition in the Parliament. The protest was paused only on Monday as the MPs condoled the demise of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren</span></p>

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This marked the 13th day of demonstrations by the Opposition in the Parliament. The protest was paused only on Monday as the MPs condoled the demise of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The protesting MPs displayed banners with slogans such as "Our Vote. Our Right. Our Fight" and "SIR - Silent Invisible Rigging", underscoring their objection to the alleged manipulation of electoral data</span></p>

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The protesting MPs displayed banners with slogans such as "Our Vote. Our Right. Our Fight" and "SIR - Silent Invisible Rigging", underscoring their objection to the alleged manipulation of electoral data

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The lawmakers also carried placards reading "Stop SIR", along with posters accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the Central government in what they claim is an attempt to influence the outcome of upcoming elections</span></p>

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The lawmakers also carried placards reading "Stop SIR", along with posters accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the Central government in what they claim is an attempt to influence the outcome of upcoming elections

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many of the placards included slogans referencing "vote theft", echoing the claims made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in a press conference held on Thursday</span></p>

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Many of the placards included slogans referencing "vote theft", echoing the claims made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in a press conference held on Thursday

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Opposition has demanded a formal debate on SIR in both Houses of Parliament. They argue that the revision exercise is designed to "disenfranchise voters" in Bihar ahead of the state elections scheduled later this year</span></p>

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The Opposition has demanded a formal debate on SIR in both Houses of Parliament. They argue that the revision exercise is designed to "disenfranchise voters" in Bihar ahead of the state elections scheduled later this year

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