# Uttarakhand political dispute over voter list revision > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uttarakhand-political-dispute-over-voter-list-revision > Updated: 2026-10-10T13:36:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has defended the Election Commission of India regarding its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for voter lists. Initially, Dhami addressed controversies surrounding the SIR, asserting that the Commission’s decisions must be respected as part of India’s constitutional framework. He clarified that while internal dissent or individual objections may exist, the official orders were reached through consensus. He also referenced a May 2026 Supreme Court decision that upheld the legality of the Commission’s SIR procedures. Subsequently, Dhami expanded his stance by criticizing the Congress party and the INDIA alliance for their opposition to the revision. He accused the opposition of spreading misinformation and using the issue to create distrust in constitutional institutions, arguing that the SIR is necessary to ensure voter lists are accurate and transparent. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Pushkar Singh Dhami criticizes opposition over voter list revision Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami criticized the Congress and INDIA alliance for opposing the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, calling their stance a sign of political frustration. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pushkar-singh-dhami-criticizes-opposition-over-voter-list-revision ### 2026-09-27: Pushkar Singh Dhami defends Election Commission's decisions Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami defended the Election Commission's autonomy, stating that its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) decisions were made by consensus and are constitutionally valid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pushkar-singh-dhami-defends-election-commissions-decisions --- Cite as: Uttarakhand political dispute over voter list revision. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uttarakhand-political-dispute-over-voter-list-revision