SIR essential for strengthening democracy: Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said during his visit to Raipur that the central government is committed to the welfare, social justice and inclusive development of all sections of society.
Raipur, November 13, 2026
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale is on a visit to Raipur. Speaking at a press conference held in Raipur, he said that the central government is committed to the welfare, social justice and inclusive development of all sections of society. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, various schemes are being implemented for the upliftment of Dalits, tribals, farmers, women, youth and the poor. Mr Athawale said that there has been an expansion of road, air connectivity and basic infrastructure in the country. Describing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll as essential for strengthening democracy, he said that the name of every eligible citizen should be included in the electoral roll.
Source: Prasar Bharati (PB-SHABD)
Machine-translated from the official release
