The Election Commission’s Phase 2 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has ignited a fierce political storm across 12 states and union territories. Opposition parties — from the Congress to the Left and TMC — have slammed the move as a “conspiracy to rob citizens of their rights,” accusing the EC of acting under BJP influence. The BJP has hit back, alleging that the opposition is defending “illegal voters.” NDTV’s Aishwarya Jain tracks all the sharp political reactions and the Election Commission’s response to the escalating SIR showdown.

