New Delhi, Dec 10 (NationPress) The Lok Sabha experienced intense discussions surrounding electoral reforms and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists over a two-day period, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivering a fierce critique of the opposition.

“Infiltrators cannot determine who becomes the Prime Minister or Chief Minister of our nation,” he emphasized, asserting that the opposition was obstructing this process because illegal immigrants constituted part of their electoral base. He clarified that having names listed in multiple locations was a frequent error, but permitting such duplications compromised the integrity of elections.

HM Shah stated that the goal of the SIR is to purify electoral rolls by eliminating duplicate entries and undocumented immigrants. He also took a direct shot at Rahul Gandhi, labeling his recent comments as a “mission to shield infiltrators” and cautioning that such political maneuvers jeopardize the future of the country.

He argued that Bihar had already delivered a decisive mandate to the BJP, predicting that Bengal would soon follow. His remarks incited uproar in the House, with opposition members protesting and Rahul Gandhi interjecting to challenge the Home Minister to engage in debates about the issues raised during Congress press conferences.

HM Shah responded that senior leaders should not be interrupted during their addresses. As opposition members walked out, HM Shah shifted focus to border security, highlighting the 2,216 km-long Bangladesh border, where he noted that infiltration remains a persistent issue. He warned that if parties like the Trinamool Congress and Congress continued with the “politics of shielding infiltrators,” they would face voter backlash during elections.

“By defending intruders with Rahul Gandhi’s ghuspethiya bachao yatra, you will be eliminated, and the BJP will prevail once more,” he asserted.

Earlier, in response to demands from the INDIA bloc that elections should be conducted using ballot papers rather than electronic voting machines (EVMs) and that the Leader of the Opposition and Chief Justice be included in the committee for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner, HM Shah accused Congress and its allies of disseminating false information. He stated that revisions of voter lists were not a new phenomenon and had been routinely performed during Congress administrations, including under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

This discussion highlighted the growing divide between the ruling NDA and the INDIA bloc regarding electoral reforms. While the Election Commission is currently conducting the SIR in 12 states and Union Territories, the opposition has strongly criticized the initiative, claiming it disproportionately impacts marginalized voters.

HM Shah affirmed that the government was not shunning debate but stressed that the revision was crucial to protect democracy and guarantee free and fair elections.