G.N. Devy Critiques Government's Special Intensive Revision and Its Implications
Linguist G.N. Devy expressed concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, suggesting it could disrupt the Constitution's structure. Speaking in Hubballi on March 5, he alleged that non-State actors, including the RSS, are attempting to manipulate census data, potentially reducing southern states' parliamentary representation from 24% to 13-16%. Devy claimed that over 2,000 books are being prepared to alter historical narratives. He also noted that previous manipulations of census data occurred under BJP rule, impacting population figures in four states. Devy warned that these actions could facilitate 'One Nation, One Election' and undermine opposition parties. He called for civil society to respond to these developments to protect citizens' rights.
Published 20 hours ago • 06 Mar 2026, 09:56 AM IST