‘Flimsy excuses’: Opposition hits out at Election Commission over refusal to share details on SIR software
Opposition leaders criticized the Election Commission of India for refusing to disclose details about the SIR software, alleging it indicates manipulation of electoral rolls. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed the EC's rationale of protecting commercial confidence under the Right to Information Act is a flimsy excuse. The controversy raises questions about transparency ahead of upcoming elections.