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In a detailed interaction, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey positioned the Opposition as supportive of electoral-roll purification but fiercely critical of its alleged misuse as a political...
The Biju Janata Dal has placed the state election machinery under a microscope following the Election Commission’s directive for a Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. Although the revision...
In a bold Eid morning address amid throngs of supporters on Kolkata's iconic Red Road, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee sounded the alarm on what she called a sinister BJP plot to disenfranchise...
In a fiery interview with IANS from Chandigarh on February 22, senior Congress leader and MP Manish Tewari tore into the Election Commission over its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drives. He...
In a boost to democratic processes, Madhya Pradesh's Chief Electoral Office unveiled the final voters' list today, incorporating 5.39 crore names after a rigorous revision campaign. Launched on...
In a meticulously conducted electoral exercise, Rajasthan's Chief Electoral Officer unveiled the final voter list on February 21 after wrapping up the Special Intensive Revision drive. Over 31 lakh...
The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in West Bengal has come under fire from Congress leader Shubhankar Sarkar, who claims it has eroded public trust rather than bolstered...
The Election Commission of India's decision to initiate Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been hailed by Delhi BJP chief Virender Sachdeva as a game-changer in rooting out...
The Election Commission of India is ramping up efforts to purify voter lists with a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) slated for 22 states and Union Territories from April 2026, including the bustling...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is turning up the pressure on West Bengal's bureaucracy. On Saturday, it fixed February 17 as the cutoff for lodging FIRs against four election officials caught...
The Election Commission of India took a decisive step on Friday by designating former IPS officer NK Mishra as Special Observer for West Bengal's voter roll overhaul, focusing on the Special...
In a move that signals the ramp-up for West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections, the Election Commission of India's full bench will embark on a two-day visit to the state on March 1. The timing is...
As the clock ticks down to the end of voter list revision claims in Tamil Nadu, election officials are in high gear. Tuesday marks the final chance for corrections, with the state's updated electoral...
In a high-stakes clash over West Bengal's voter registry, the Supreme Court will delve into multiple petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on Wednesday. Leading the charge is...
Kolkata's political corridors are buzzing after the Election Commission of India (ECI) took a bold step by directly appointing 15 IAS and 10 IPS officers from West Bengal as Special Roll Observers...
In a bid to boost voter rolls, Chennai's election authorities are rolling out special registration camps at 4,097 polling stations across 16 assembly segments this Sunday. The focus is on adding new...
The standoff over West Bengal's voter list overhaul through Special Intensive Revision (SIR) refuses to die down. BJP MLA Debjit Sarkar escalated the rhetoric on Saturday, urging Chief Election...
Parliament's Winter Session enters its second day with expectations of continued disruptions. The Lok Sabha experienced significant uproar on the inaugural day, primarily driven by opposition demands...
The Election Commission has granted an extra week for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, now extending the deadline to February 14. This crucial update affects 12 states and Union...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced an extension for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, adding an extra week to the process across 12 states and Union...
Hundreds of individuals, reportedly Bangladeshi migrants, have fled their homes in West Bengal and returned to Bangladesh following the commencement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of...
The Supreme Court has scheduled November 11 as the date to hear a significant plea lodged by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The party is challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of...
Reports suggest that domestic helpers, believed to be illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, are fleeing parts of West Bengal following the announcement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter...
The Election Commission of India has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and union territories. This crucial process aims to ensure the integrity of voter...
The Election Commission of India has officially announced the commencement of the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This crucial voter list cleanup exercise...
The second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is set to commence across 12 States and Union Territories, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A crucial step in this...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced that the upcoming elections in Bihar will take place before November 22, 2025, the date when the current State Assembly's term concludes....
Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP) chief Upendra Kushwaha participated in News 24's Manthan 2025. During the discussion with Raman Kumar, Kushwaha stated that the...
The Election Commission (EC) is scheduled to hold a press conference on Sunday, August 17th, amidst accusations of vote theft leveled by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and ongoing protests from opposition...
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...
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...
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...
An unexpected situation has arisen in Bihar, where two women holding Pakistani citizenship have been found listed in the draft voter list in Bhagalpur. It is alleged that these women arrived in India...
An unexpected situation has emerged in Bihar, where two Pakistani women were discovered on the draft voter list in Bhagalpur. It is alleged that these women have resided in India for approximately 70...
An investigation into the Bihar voter list has revealed the inclusion of two Pakistani women in Bhagalpur, raising significant questions. The women are alleged to have arrived in India approximately...
An extraordinary situation has surfaced in Bihar, India, where two Pakistani women have been discovered on the draft voter list in Bhagalpur. The women reportedly arrived in India approximately 70...
An investigation is underway in Bihar following the inclusion of two Pakistani women in the Bhagalpur voter list. The women, reportedly in India for approximately 70 years, were identified during a...
An investigation is underway in Bihar following the inclusion of two Pakistani women in the Bhagalpur voter list. The women, who allegedly arrived in India approximately 70 years ago, were identified...
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, allegations of irregularities have surfaced concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Concerns have been raised...
Bihar is experiencing heightened political tensions as the state gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections. A controversy has emerged concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral...
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, fresh controversies have emerged, focusing on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Concerns have been raised regarding...
Ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections in Bihar, a political controversy has erupted concerning the state's voter registration. Concerns have been raised about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)...
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...
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...
A five-member Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation is scheduled to meet with the Election Commission today to address concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in...
Approximately 49.6 million voters in Bihar are set to benefit from a new initiative, relieving them of the need to submit additional documents. The Election Commission of India (EC) has uploaded the...
West Bengal's political landscape heated up in Nadia as BJP stalwart Jaganath Sarkar defended the Election Commission's voter list revision drive, calling it essential for upholding democratic...