NEW DELHI: BJP Tuesday dismissed opposition’s bid to revive its challenge to SIR by writing to the CJI as a diversionary tactic, saying people’s constant rejection of these parties in the polls has raised a question over their policies but they are instead busy raising questions over a process already upheld by the judiciary. “The highest judiciary has already upheld the SIR. The opposition keeps raising questions over SIR even though SC has rejected pleas against the process and recognised EC’s power to do so,” BJP’s chief spokesperson and MP Anil Baluni said. He said Congress and other opposition parties keep harping about SIR as an excuse to hide their electoral failures and asked them to instead reflect on their continuous rejection by people in elections. “SIR is not being done for the first time. It was carried out during previous govts, including those of the Congress, as well,” Baluni added. BJP also noted that EC has carried out SIR in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well where opposition won in recent elections, accusing opposition parties of hypocrisy by blaming the exercise for their losses in other states.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Break Silos, Self-Reliance’: PM Modi Holds High-Level Meet With Union SecretariesMumbai Horror: School Bus Crushed By Falling Tree In Mumbai; One Child Dead, Five Injured’Kashmir Is Not Part Of Pakistan’: PoJK Protesters Warn IslamabadAfter Converting To Islam For Love, UP’s Ayush Malik Returns To Hinduism | Watch’This Is Bigger Than Dharmendra Pradhan’: Students Demand Reforms Not ‘Political Damage Control’Another Blow To Uddhav Thackeray: Prominent Mumbai Leader Sachin Ahir Switches Sides | WatchRs 65 Lakh House, SUV, Farmhouse: Ram Temple Donation Theft Accused’s Assets Under ScannerUPI Rolls Out in Greece; ‘Enables Instant Low-Cost Cross-Border Payments,’ Says Piyush Goyal’We’ll Cut Off Those Hands That…’: Pakistan’s Provocation Over Indus Water Amid Domestic Failure’Lose Vote, Lose Benefits’: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar’s SIR Warning Sparks Row123PhotostoriesPsychology says people who prefer vintage and thrift shopping despite having money may be seeking individuality, not bargainsTrying to manage PMOS? Doctors say smoking could be undoing many of the healthy changes women work so hard to make10 quotes by Sadhguru that give a new perspective on parenting5 signs you’re destined for great things in lifePersonality test: What the woman you find attractive really tells about youIndia’s silent liver epidemic: The alarming shift from infectious diseases to lifestyle-driven liver damage that doctors can no longer ignoreIs your skin barrier crying for help? 5 warning signs you should never ignore10 beautiful baby girl names that mean peace and calmness in different languagesFrom love at first sight to divorce: Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola’s relationship timeline explainedLove quote of the day by Plato: ‘The madness of love is the greatest of heaven’s blessings’123Hot PicksKarnataka SIRJohn CenaSergio GorWWE Summerslam PredictionsiPhone 18 Pro data leakNoida schools timingSachin AhirDK ShivakumarAP EAPCET Result 2026Top TrendingDelhi EV Vehicle Policy 2026Bengal Refinery FireSonam RaghuvanshiFIFA World Cup 2026Monaco BlastBengaluru TechieAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovMK StalinJosh Hokit
NEW DELHI: BJP Tuesday dismissed opposition’s bid to revive its challenge to SIR by writing to the CJI as a diversionary tactic, saying people’s constant rejection of these parties in the polls has raised a question over their policies but they are instead busy raising questions over a process already upheld by the judiciary. “The highest judiciary has already upheld the SIR. The opposition keeps raising questions over SIR even though SC has rejected pleas against the process and recognised EC’s power to do so,” BJP’s chief spokesperson and MP Anil Baluni said. He said Congress and other opposition parties keep harping about SIR as an excuse to hide their electoral failures and asked them to instead reflect on their continuous rejection by people in elections. “SIR is not being done for the first time. It was carried out during previous govts, including those of the Congress, as well,” Baluni added. BJP also noted that EC has carried out SIR in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well where opposition won in recent elections, accusing opposition parties of hypocrisy by blaming the exercise for their losses in other states.
