1. Congress accuses PM Modi of delaying voter roll revision to exclude Gen Z voters

Congress accuses PM Modi of delaying voter roll revision to exclude Gen Z voters

India

  • Congress accused PM Modi on Friday of delaying electoral roll revisions to exclude newly eligible Gen Z voters.
  • Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh contrasted Modi with Rajiv Gandhi, recalling the 1988 voting age amendment.
  • Ramesh said the annual Special Summary Revision hasn't resumed since 2024, amid the ongoing SIR exercise.
  • Congress renewed its demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, alleging bias against young voter enrolment.

Source: newindianexpress.com

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