On Monday morning, December 1, 2025, Opposition parties met to discuss their protest strategy against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Views differed, so they agreed to “play it by ear” regarding disrupting proceedings. This decision applies only to Monday and Tuesday. They will revisit the plan Wednesday, based on how the government responds to their demand for a debate on “electoral reforms.” The Opposition aims to highlight “anomalies” and “malpractices” in the SIR process. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) skipped the meeting but insists on focusing on the SIR during the session. Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, criticized the ruling party’s misuse of the SIR, saying: “The Opposition was not given the final electoral roll in time for scrutiny. By the time they got their hands on it, it was usually too late.” He also linked the SIR to the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) Bihar election win, noting his party is analyzing those results. Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath himself monitors the SIR in Uttar Pradesh and accused the government of systematically removing minority voters. Some parties, including the Left and the Indian Union Muslim League, argued that continuous protests on SIR would not be wise, as other issues need attention. DMK’s K. Kanimozhi agreed that while SIR matters, other subjects also require focus. In summary, the Opposition will continue protests on December 1 and 2. A fresh decision for the rest of the week will be made Wednesday after assessing government actions.