Supreme Court backs Aadhaar, Voter IDs for Bihar’s SIR Exercise Amidst Opposition Uproar

New⁣ Delhi: ⁣ The Supreme Court ⁣has ​ruled that aadhaar and Voter ​IDs are acceptable ‍documents for the ongoing ⁢Special ⁣Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, citing their inherent “sanctity” and presumption ⁢of genuineness. This decision comes as ⁤the Rajya ​Sabha faced another day of adjournment due to persistent protests by Opposition members over ⁢the same issue.

Supreme court’s Stance‍ on Document Validity

In a significant progress, the apex court stated‍ that while ration cards ⁤might be⁢ susceptible to forgery, Aadhaar and ⁤Voter IDs carry a greater ⁢degree ⁤of authenticity. “As far as ration cards are concerned we can say they can be forged easily but ⁣Aadhaar‌ and voter cards have some sanctity and⁣ have ⁤presumption of genuineness. You ⁣continue accepting these documents,” the​ bench‍ remarked.

The court also noted‌ that⁢ the Election Commission (EC) had ⁢previously ​accepted‍ an earlier order and affirmed in its‍ counter affidavit that‌ Aadhaar, voter⁢ cards,⁣ and ration cards were indeed required to be accepted for such exercises. This judicial backing provides a clear directive ​on the acceptable forms of identification for the SIR process in‍ Bihar.

Rajya ⁤Sabha⁤ Adjourned Over ​SIR Controversy

The ongoing controversy surrounding the SIR‌ exercise in ‍Bihar ⁣continued to disrupt parliamentary proceedings, leading to the adjournment of the Rajya Sabha for the ⁢entire day on‍ monday. Opposition ⁣Members of Parliament (MPs) intensified their protests,⁣ demanding a discussion on⁣ the matter.

During the Zero Hour, Deputy Chairman ‍Harivansh ⁣announced that he had received 26 ​notices⁢ under ⁣Rule 267, ⁣seeking discussions‌ on⁢ various ⁢issues, including​ the SIR exercise and alleged ⁤discrimination against⁤ Bengali migrant ⁢workers in other states. Though, all adjournment notices were ⁤declined.

despite the chair’s attempt to proceed with a‍ Zero Hour mention by⁣ nominated member Sudha⁤ murty, Opposition members, including those from ‍the TMC and Congress, vociferously ‍protested the decision. Chants of “Vote ki chori band ⁣karo” (stop vote theft) filled the air, prompting the‌ Chair to adjourn the proceedings until noon.

Upon⁢ the House reconvening for ‌the Question Hour, ​the disruption continued ⁤with Opposition MPs​ taking to ⁣their feet. Sushmita ‌Dev of the TMC was seen in the Well of ⁤the House, attempting to raise multiple issues. ⁤The persistent din ⁢led to a further adjournment⁣ until 2 ‍pm.

When the Rajya Sabha reconvened at 2 pm, the Chair attempted to resume the debate on‍ The ⁣Carriage ⁣of Goods by Sea Bill 2025. Though,Opposition MPs remained ⁤steadfast in their demand for a⁣ debate on the SIR issue ⁣and called for​ its immediate cessation. Amidst the continued uproar and some MPs entering the Well of​ the House, the⁤ Chair ultimately adjourned the proceedings for the day.