‘EC is great if it wins elections, useless if it loses’, Amit Shah said on electoral reforms; Infiltrators will not decide CM-PM

By Samira Vishwas On Dec 10, 2025

Union Home Minister amidst ongoing political turmoil regarding election reforms in the country Amit Shah Has launched a scathing attack on the opposition. Shah said that “If the election is won, the Election Commission becomes great, but as soon as it loses, the same commission starts looking worthless.” He also gave a strong statement on the issue of voter list and infiltration, saying that only Indian citizens have the right to decide the leadership in India. The decision of CM and PM will not be decided by infiltrators.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah took part in the debate on SIR in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid debate on several issues during the winter session of Parliament. During this, he said that there cannot be a debate on SIR in the Parliament, because this issue belongs to the Election Commission. The Election Commission does not work with the government. It is an autonomous constitutional body. Taking aim at the Congress, Amit Shah said, ‘If it wins the elections, it is great, if it loses, it is worthless’, this will not work.

#WATCH Speaking on electoral reforms, in Lok Sabha, Union HM Amit Shah says, “…For two days, we told the Opposition that this should be discussed later, after two Sessions. But they didn’t relent. We agreed…Why did we say ‘No’? There were two reasons for the ‘No’. One, they… pic.twitter.com/pPBsnMg7BS
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‘This cannot be discussed in the House’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “For two days, we told the opposition that this should be discussed after two sessions, but they did not agree. We agreed. Why did we say ‘no’? There were two reasons for saying ‘no’. One, they wanted to discuss SIR. I am very clear that SIR cannot be discussed in this House. SIR is the responsibility of the Election Commission. The EC and CEC of India do not work under the government. If there is a discussion and questions are raised, then who will answer it? will give?
Despite this, when the opposition said that there should be a discussion on electoral reforms, we immediately agreed… “For the first two days, there was a deadlock over discussing this matter. This gave a wrong message to the people that we did not want to discuss it.

one-sided lies spread

Amit Shah further said, “I want to make it clear that Parliament is the biggest panchayat for discussion in this country. BJP-NDA never shy away from discussion. Whatever may be the topic, we are always ready for discussion as per the rules of Parliament. For two days, we told the opposition that it should be discussed after two sessions.” Speaking on electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “…one-sided lies were spread about SIR for four months. An attempt was made to mislead the people of the country…”

One’s responsibility to implement electoral law

Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha during the winter session of Parliament said, “Article 326 lays down the eligibility conditions for a voter. The voter must be a citizen of India, be at least 18 years of age and must not be disqualified by reason of mental disability, criminal cases or corruption as per law. Under Article 327, Parliament makes laws on the electoral list, delimitation and conduct of elections, while the Election Commission is responsible for implementing them. Is.”

SIR Process to keep elections clean

Home Minister Amit Shah said that after 2004, SIR is happening in 2024. This process has happened many times during the Congress rule. The first SIR took place in 1952. There was Congress government then. Through this process, infiltrators will be thrown out of the country. These infiltrators will not decide who will be the CM and PM. SIR is the process of keeping elections clean.