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NCERT Class 9 textbook Understanding Society includes Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Telegraph India··26 Jun
Telegraph India reported the new social science volume describes SIR as updating and verifying voter lists so no eligible citizen is left out and no ineligible person is included sparking opposition criticism.
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What It Means For You
- Class 9 students will read about SIR in textbooks.
- Voter roll revision remains a political flashpoint.
- ECI role in elections is framed positively in NCERT.
What's Happening
- NCERT added SIR to a Class 9 social science book.
- The chapter praises Election Commission conduct.
- Opposition parties have criticized the inclusion.
SIR Background
- SIR pilot started in Bihar in June 2025.
- Millions of names have been deleted from rolls.
- Exercise continues in 19 states and UTs.
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