India, July 11 -- The Indian Constitution has granted the right to vote to all citizens of sound mind above the age of 18, irrespective of an individual's caste, religion, social or economic status. Voting is not a fundamental right, but is a legal right granted to citizens. No individual can be detained or prevented from voting unless they fulfil the criteria for disqualification. What is the scenario today?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) began a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar state's electoral rolls on July 01, 2025, four months before the state elections. The controversy behind this decision can now be heard in the Parliament, with the monsoon session going on. The SIR's effort is to "ensure that no eligible citizen...