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In a significant development, the Supreme Court has given its nod to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision drive, prompting the BJP to launch a fresh offensive against the opposition....
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has affirmed the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists ordered by the Election Commission. The bench observed that the exercise is...
The Election Commission has announced the implementation of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across the entire country. Those who have been omitted from the voter list are encouraged to register...
Amidst widespread criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar by various opposition parties, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has drawn scrutiny for his silence. The Congress...
Former Deputy Chief Minister Tarkishore Prasad participated in a TV9 digital 'Baithak' in Bihar, addressing questions about his political and personal life. He discussed the reasons behind the BJP's...
The Election Commission is moving forward with Systematic Electoral Roll Revision (SIR) across the entire country, following its implementation in Bihar. The commission submitted an affidavit in...
The Election Commission is set to finalize the framework for a Systematic Electoral Roll Revision (SIR) across the country. A crucial meeting has been convened for Wednesday, September 10th, with...
The Supreme Court has mandated the acceptance of Aadhaar cards as the 12th form of identification for voter inclusion in the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) initiative. While acknowledging the...
The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals excluded from the draft electoral roll in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process can use their Aadhaar cards to object to their exclusion. The...
The issue of voter irregularities and alleged vote theft continues to dominate the political landscape in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The Congress party has been consistently...
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will initiate the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' from Sasaram, Bihar, on August 17. The yatra is organized to voice opposition against...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a press conference at 3 PM on August 17, 2025, at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. This press conference, confirmed by the DG Media ECI, will...
The Supreme Court will hear the case of stray dogs today, amidst ongoing protests against its orders. Chief Justice Gavai has constituted a three-judge bench for the hearing, comprising Justices...
Controversy surrounds the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar due to irregularities in the voter list. Issues include individuals possessing multiple voter ID cards and the absence of some...
The echoes of the SIR (Systematic Irregularities in Registration) controversy resonated in Parliament on the 17th day of the monsoon session. Opposition members created a ruckus, throwing paper at...
The Supreme Court is scheduled to conduct a detailed hearing today on petitions filed regarding the Special Intense Review (SIR). The bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Justice Joymallya Bagchi...
The issue of the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) in Bihar continues to be a subject of debate ahead of the assembly elections. Allegations of wrongful removal of names from the electoral rolls have...
BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for what he calls a 'Bhasha Aandolan' (language movement) designed to obstruct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)...
Amidst mounting criticism from opposition parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has stated that updating the voter list...
The Supreme Court has made significant remarks regarding the Bihar SIR (Special Information Report). During a hearing on Monday, the court stated it cannot provide a partial opinion on the matter....
A controversy surrounds the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar. The process has sparked protests across the state and beyond, with leaders like Rahul Gandhi and...
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls is underway in Bihar. The opposition parties, including Congress and RJD, are strongly opposing this process, organizing a voter rights...
A startling incident has come to light in Bihar, where two Pakistani women were found to be included in the draft voter list in Bhagalpur. These women are alleged to have arrived in India...
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, controversies surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll have surfaced. Concerns were raised regarding discrepancies,...
With assembly elections approaching in Bihar later this year, all political parties are campaigning vigorously. The Special Investigation Report (SIR) issue is currently a hot topic, generating...
Following the Supreme Court's opinion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar, RJD leader and Leader of the Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, stated that all opposition...
Bihar is facing scrutiny regarding its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Electoral Roll in anticipation of the 2025 Assembly elections. Concerns have been raised about alleged discrepancies in the...
Amidst anticipation for the 2025 Assembly elections in Bihar, controversies have emerged, centered around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Concerns have been raised...
As Bihar prepares for the 2025 Assembly elections, controversy has erupted over the state's electoral roll. Allegations of irregularities, including the inclusion of deceased individuals and the...
Bihar is facing a fresh wave of political allegations as the state gears up for the Assembly elections in 2025. Concerns have been raised regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Electoral...
As Bihar gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections in 2025, controversy surrounds the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Critics have raised concerns about the process, citing...
With a focus on Bihar, where assembly elections are scheduled this year, major political parties are holding rallies. Amidst the usual back-and-forth between the opposition and the ruling parties,...
The issue of Systematic Inspection of Electoral Rolls (SIR) is a hot topic before the Bihar assembly elections. The opposition has made several allegations regarding this. The Congress party is...
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, the state faces new accusations regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral roll. Concerns have been raised about discrepancies,...
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, concerns have been raised regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Electoral Roll. Allegations of irregularities, including the inclusion of...
A deadlock persists in the Lok Sabha over the demand for a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar. The government has stated that a discussion cannot be held on...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) data for Bihar, revealing a significant decrease in the number of voters across the state's 38 districts....
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has published the draft electoral roll for Bihar. This follows a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign conducted over a month in preparation for upcoming...
A controversy has erupted in Bihar regarding the voter list revision (SIR), with the opposition staging protests in Parliament. Amidst the political turmoil, the Election Commission has posed three...
In a bizarre turn of events that has exposed potential flaws in Bihar's electoral roll verification process, a dog was issued a residence certificate, with its parents listed as 'Kutta Babu' and...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expressing confidence in meeting the July 25 deadline for Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. As of July 8, the ECI reported that nearly 47%...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is optimistic about completing Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise by the July 25 deadline. As of July 8, the ECI reported that nearly 47% of...