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The Hindu Editorial Analysis
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Goa Leads in SIR Form Digitisation, Kerala Falls Behind
- With ten days left to finish the second phase of the SIR survey, the Election Commission said that 47% of the forms given out in twelve States have been entered online.
- Goa is on top with 76.89% digitisation, Rajasthan is next with 72.20%, while Kerala and Uttar Pradesh are the lowest, with only 23% and 26.6% completed.
- The enumeration phase began on November 4 and will end on December 4. The draft voter list will be published on December 9, after which people can give claims and objections.
- Out of 51 crore voters under SIR, officials have collected 50 crore 50 lakh 24 thousand 723 forms, which is 99.07% collection.
- Digitisation has reached 24 crore 13 lakh 75 thousand 229 forms, which is 47.35% of all collected data.
- Booth-level officers, who are the main workers in this process, are facing huge pressure, and some States have even reported protests and distress, including cases linked to extreme stress and alleged suicides due to the heavy workload.
- In Kerala, one stressed booth-level officer was first told she could be removed from SIR duty, but later she said she would continue the work, even though earlier she had complained about the workload.
- At a Bulandshahr tehsil office, many booth-level officers were seen gathering at a monitoring camp, trying to get clarification from senior officials on how to upload SIR documents.
- Teacher Manju Devi said the workload was too much. She asked how she could manage her school classes along with so many forms and also handle the online work at age 55, especially during SIR duty.
- She said she was also confused because the forms were given only to 2024 Lok Sabha voters, and that when uploading data, similar names appeared, making the work more difficult.
- The SIR is currently being carried out in Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, Andaman-Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
Bollywood legend Dharmendra passes away at 89
Veteran actor Kewal Krishan Deol, famously known as Dharmendra, passed away in Mumbai on Monday at the age of 89 after recent hospital visits and continued treatment at home.
- Police confirmed that he died in the morning, and preparations were made for his funeral at the Shree Vile Parle Seva Samaj crematorium, where a large crowd gathered.
- Dharmendra leaves behind his wives Prakash Kaur and Hema Malini, his sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, daughters Vijeta, Ajeeta, Esha, Ahana, and countless fans who gathered, causing heavy traffic.
- Celebrities like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Kajol, and many others attended the ceremony.
- With a film career of six decades and more than 300 movies, Dharmendra earned the nicknames “He-Man,” “Garam Dharam,” and “Action King”, becoming famous for his strong and emotional roles.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote that Dharmendra’s death marks the end of an era, praising his talent, simplicity, and warm nature, and offered condolences to his family, friends, and fans.
- President Droupadi Murmu said his death is a big loss for Indian cinema, remembering him as a loved actor whose work will continue to inspire many.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Dharmendra’s passing is an irreparable loss, noting his humble beginnings and his ability to bring characters to life, saying his art stays in the hearts of millions.
Justice Surya Kant Sworn In as 53rd Chief Justice
Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as India’s 53rd Chief Justice at Rashtrapati Bhavan, just days after giving advice to the President about timelines for State Bills and related constitutional steps.
- President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath, which Justice Kant took in Hindi, soon after he took part in the 16th Presidential Reference Bench on powers and limits of Governors.
- Both Chief Justice Kant and former Chief Justice Gavai were praised by Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta for bringing an Indian approach into their judgments and depending mainly on Indian legal cases.
- Justice Kant and Justice Gavai were both appointed to the Supreme Court on the same day, May 24, 2019, marking a long shared journey in the judiciary.
- After the oath, Justice Gavai respectfully kept aside the official Chief Justice car for Justice Kant, ensuring that his first ride to the Supreme Court was in the proper vehicle.
- Justice Kant is known as a judge who prefers to guide parties toward settlement slowly, rather than using a confrontational approach in sensitive disputes.
- He played a major role during the farmers’ protest, urging both the farmers and the Union government to talk and find a middle ground when the situation became tense near the Delhi borders.
- His term will be closely watched, especially in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case, where his Bench improved procedural access but has not yet decided on the constitutionality of the process.
- The SIR has now moved into its second phase across twelve States and Union Territories, covering around 51 crore people.
- Justice Kant has also been part of several important Supreme Court rulings, including the decision on removing Article 370, which ended Jammu and Kashmir’s special status.
- He was also on Benches that handled the electoral bonds case, the Pegasus spyware matter, and discussions on putting the sedition law on hold.
- Justice Kant will serve as Chief Justice until February 2, 2027, and he has said that one of his main goals is to bring down the Supreme Court’s pending cases, which are currently over 90,000.
Important Questions
- How did Goa manage to reach 76.89% digitisation while Kerala stays at only 23% during the SIR process?
- Why are booth-level officers facing huge pressure and confusion during the SIR document uploading work?
- What caused the large crowd gathered at the Shree Vile Parle Seva Samaj crematorium during Dharmendra’s funeral?
- How did Dharmendra build a six decades long career with more than 300 movies?
- Why did Justice Surya Kant take part in the 16th Presidential Reference Bench on powers and limits of Governors?
- What challenges might Justice Surya Kant face while reducing the Supreme Court’s pending cases of over 90,000?
Important Vocabulary
- Digitisation – entering collected data into an online system.
- Enumeration – the process of collecting information from people.
- Responsibilities – duties or tasks that a person is expected to complete.
- Clarification – clear explanation to remove confusion.
- Veteran – very experienced in a long career.
- Crematorium – a place where funerals and last rites are performed.
- Nicknames – names given to a person showing their qualities or style.
- Irreparable – something that cannot be fixed or replaced.
- Constitutional – related to the rules and principles of the Constitution.
- Confrontational – involving direct conflict or argument.
- Constitutionality – whether something follows the Constitution or not.
- Deliberations – careful discussions before making a decision.
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