Kerala asks HC to delay voter list update
Kerala has asked the High Court to hold off on updating its voter lists (the SIR process) until after local elections on December 9 and 11, saying it's just too much admin work to handle both at once.
The state insists they're not against the update itself—just the timing.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission says over half of the work is already done and is scheduled to finish by December 4.
Similar debates are happening in other states like Bihar, Tamil Nadu
This isn't just a Kerala issue—similar debates are happening in other states like Bihar and Tamil Nadu, and the Supreme Court's upcoming decision could set a big precedent.
It's all about balancing accurate voter lists with practical limits during busy election seasons.
Plus, politicians in Kerala worry this process could lead to something like an "NRC-style exercise," sparking strong pushback across party lines.