Overview Several political parties and civil society organizations in Andhra Pradesh have jointly appealed to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Vivek Yadav , to suspend the ongoing preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They argue that the process is “illegal and notified nowhere by the Election Commission of India (ECI) .” This action highlights concerns about the transparency and fairness of electoral processes in the state. Key Developments Representation: On Thursday , leaders from various parties including CPI , CPI(M) , YSR Congress Party , Congress , and others submitted a representation. Allegations: The parties allege that the ECI did not include Andhra Pradesh in its notification for SIR , and the matter is currently before the Supreme Court . Groundwork: They claim that the administrative machinery, from district officials to booth-level staff, has already begun groundwork for SIR , deeming such action “illegal and unconstitutional.” Concerns: The parties express concerns that a similar exercise in Bihar resulted in the disenfranchisement of poor, migrant laborers, and minority communities. Criticism: The opposition criticizes the ECI’s stance that voter enrolment should be based on citizenship documents, arguing it contradicts the Representation of the People Act . UPSC Relevance This news is relevant to GS2 (Polity and Governance) , particularly concerning electoral processes, the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI) , and issues related to voter disenfranchisement. It also touches upon the intersection of law, governance, and social justice. Detailed Analysis The core issue revolves around the legality and transparency of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh. The opposition parties argue that the process lacks proper notification from the ECI and is being implemented despite the matter being under judicial consideration. Their concerns extend to the potential disenfranchisement of vulnerable populations, drawing parallels with a similar exercise in Bihar. The criticism of the ECI’s stance on citizenship documents highlights a conflict with the principles of universal adult suffrage enshrined in the Representation of the People Act . Key Demands Immediate Halt: The parties demand that all preparation work for SIR in Andhra Pradesh be halted immediately. All-Party Meeting: They urge the CEO to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the issue. Important Facts The appeal was made jointly by several political parties and civil society organizations. The CEO of Andhra Pradesh is Vivek Yadav . The parties claim the SIR process is not notified by the ECI . The matter is reportedly before the Supreme Court . Concerns are raised about potential disenfranchisement of vulnerable communities.