Over 100 million voter names were reportedly deleted through SIR, risking the disenfranchisement of eligible voters. An independent electoral institution must not only act impartially but also inspire public confidence in its impartiality. The right to vote & the right to protest are inseparable. What good is the right to vote if eligible citizens risk being excluded from electoral rolls? Electoral integrity demands accountability, something the BJP/ Modi govt is remarkably adept at evading.