Patna, Nov 4 (NationPress) As the first phase of voting in the much-anticipated Bihar Assembly elections approaches, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari stated that the populace is fully prepared to change the government, with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav positioned as the prominent alternative.

In an interview with IANS, Pramod Tiwari remarked: "Tejashwi Yadav, the Chief Ministerial candidate for the Mahagathbandhan, has declared that on Makar Sankranti, January 14, Rs 30,000 will be credited to women’s bank accounts. I commend him for this initiative. The Old Pension Scheme will be reinstated, and Rs 300 will be allocated as a bonus. Farmers will receive enhanced prices beyond the established rates for their crops, and relief in electricity costs will be provided. This will undoubtedly be a government that prioritizes women, farmers, and the unemployed. The populace is fully inclined to change the government, and their choice is Tejashwi Yadav."

Regarding the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to initiate the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)—a nationwide voters’ list clean-up operation across nine states and three Union Territories starting Tuesday—he stated: "If the Election Commission reviews historical data, it will observe that previous SIRs or re-verifications have typically taken at least two years. This time, there appears to be some external pressure. The SIR is being executed in states facing elections within a year or two. While such revisions are crucial, all guidelines established by the Supreme Court must be adhered to. In states with imminent elections, the SIR should not be rushed."

This extensive revision of electoral rolls is aimed at ensuring improved accuracy, transparency, and legitimacy in the country’s voter database ahead of the upcoming elections. The SIR 2.0 initiative comes just two days prior to the initial phase of the Bihar Assembly elections, where a similar revision was recently undertaken.

During the previous process, over 68 lakh names were removed from Bihar’s electoral rolls following verification, as part of the Commission’s efforts to eliminate duplicate, relocated, or deceased voters.

On the issue of pollution in Delhi, Tiwari stated: "Eight months have elapsed since the government was established, yet the Yamuna remains uncleaned. During Chhath Puja, a distinct pond had to be created for the Prime Minister. Presently, Delhi resembles a gas chamber. The BJP government has utterly failed to tackle these pressing issues."