Election Commission posted on X Article 326 of the Constitution, know what is written in it
The Election Commission has posted Article 326 of the Constitution on X.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has recently shared a picture of Article 326 of the Indian Constitution on its official X handle. This post has started discussing political circles, especially in the special intensive voter revision (SIR) campaign in Bihar. Explain that opposition parties like RJD, Congress and others have raised questions on this process. The opposition alleges that it is impractical to start this process during the monsoon and floods in Bihar, and many qualified voters, especially poor and uneducated people can be out of the list.
What does Article 326 of the Constitution say?
Article 326 of the Indian Constitution guarantees elections based on adult suffrage. According to this, every citizen of India, who is 18 years or older and resides in a constituency in general, is entitled to register as a voter. However, there are some conditions, such as if a person is non-resident, mentally unstable, or disqualified due to crime, corruption, or illegal actions, he will not get the right to vote. This article ensures that all eligible citizens get the right to vote fair and equally.
What is the meaning of Election Commission X post?
The Election Commission has tried to give a message by posting Article 326 on its X handle that it is working under constitutional provisions. This post is an attempt to respond to criticisms in a way, which are being raised by opposition parties to revision the ongoing voter list in Bihar. The Commission has clarified that its purpose is to include only qualified Indian citizens in the voter list, and this process is completely constitutional and transparent.
SIR campaign is running commission in Bihar
Prior to the 2025 assembly elections in Bihar, the Election Commission has launched a special intensive revision (SIR) campaign, which will run from 25 June to 26 July. The purpose of this campaign is to make the voter list flawless and remove illegal or fake voters. Counting forms are being distributed for about 7.89 crore voters in Bihar, which will have to be submitted with valid documents.
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