Nov 15: BJP state president Dilip Saikia criticised the Congress over its opposition to the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the party had adopted a “double-faced” approach.
Saikia said the Congress considered the process justified when it was carried out during its tenure, but opposed it after the BJP initiated it.
“SIR was conducted during the Congress’ time too. The Congress justified it then, but opposes it when the BJP brings SIR,” Saikia said.
He also referred to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and said the Congress did not want either SIR or NRC.
“They do not want SIR or NRC. It is good when the Congress does it, but they oppose it when the BJP does it,” he said.
His remarks came amid an ongoing political disagreement between the BJP and the Congress over the SIR process.
