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Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-60
THE HINDU DATED 31ST DECEMBER 2025.
1. Extension of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls in Uttar Pradesh
The Election Commission of India has once again extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, pushing the publication of the draft rolls to January 6 and the final rolls to March 6, 2026. The revision process, initiated in November 2025, is expected to result in the deletion of nearly 2.89 crore names from the rolls, largely due to death, migration, or duplication. Over one crore voters have been categorised as “unmapped” and will need to submit documents to retain their names. While the EC argues that SIR improves electoral integrity and accuracy, repeated extensions raise concerns about administrative preparedness and voter confidence. Politically, the timing of large-scale deletions ahead of crucial elections has triggered apprehensions about potential disenfranchisement, especially of marginalised and migrant populations. The episode underscores the tension between procedural rigour and the constitutional imperative of universal adult suffrage, calling for greater transparency, safeguards, and communication in electoral roll management.
2. Death of Khaleda Zia and Its Impact on Bangladesh Politics
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Key news highlights from The Hindu: Electoral roll revision in UP, Khaleda Zia's death, social media content moderation, and northeast security concerns from December 31, 2025.
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