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Pune Civic Polls See Low Turnout, Voter Confusion Blamed
Municipal elections in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad recorded lower voter turnout than 2017. Analysts cite electoral roll errors, confusing alliances, and system issues as key reasons.
Nagpur Electoral Roll Errors Cause Voter Confusion and Delays
Voters in Nagpur encountered significant confusion and delays at polling stations due to errors in electoral rolls, including missing names and incorrect spellings, leading to long waits and verification struggles.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Voter Turnout Dips to 52% Amid Issues
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections recorded only 52% voter turnout, a significant decline from 2017, due to faulty voter lists, EVM glitches, and booth confusion.
EVM Glitches, Voter List Errors Hit Marathwada Civic Polls
Multiple EVM malfunctions, deceased names on voter lists, and pre-cast votes reported during municipal elections across five corporations in Marathwada region.
Mumbai Polls: Cuffe Parade Smooth, BMC Issues Lower Turnout
Residents of Cuffe Parade societies reported smooth voting with booths inside complexes, but candidates cite BMC mismanagement and voter list errors for low turnout in south Mumbai wards.
Pune Civic Polls: 54.50% Turnout, Voter Issues Reported
Pune Municipal Corporation elections recorded 54.50% voter turnout, slightly lower than 2017. Many voters faced missing names, shifted wards, and EVM technical problems during polling.
Voting Chaos in Thane: Polling Station Confusion Creates Hurdles
Voters in Thane faced multiple challenges during civic body polls, including incorrect polling station details on voter slips and confusion over casting four votes with only three machines.
Kolkata Voters Get Faulty Hearing Notices After Error Corrections
Voters in Kolkata complain about receiving hearing notices for discrepancies already fixed in electoral rolls. Officials blame EC's system using outdated 2002 data, causing frustration and resignations.
Mamata writes to CEC on SIR issues: AI errors, no receipts
WB CM Mamata Banerjee writes 4th letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging AI-induced errors in voter data & lack of receipts during SIR, risking genuine voters' exclusion. Read details.
Mamata writes 5th letter to CEC on AI errors in voter list
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes her 5th letter to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging AI-driven errors in 2002 electoral roll digitisation during SIR, impacting 25 lakh voters. She calls the process flawed and undemocratic.
Mamata Banerjee: AI Errors Causing Hardship in SIR
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges AI-driven digitisation errors are causing public hardship during Special Intensive Revision. She claims the process is flawed and lacks proper documentation. Read the full report.
Mamata Banerjee Alerts CEC to AI-Driven Digitisation Errors
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee warns Election Commission about AI-driven digitisation errors causing public hardship. She demands immediate review and manual verification. Read more.
Dead, Moved People Still on Chennai Electoral Rolls
Despite the Special Intensive Revision in Tamil Nadu, Chennai's draft electoral rolls list deceased and relocated voters. Residents question the process's credibility. Learn how to file objections.
EC's 5-Day Document Verification Poses Challenge in Kolkata
Election Commission officials in Kolkata struggle with a 5-day deadline for document verification, especially for voters who returned from other states. Errors in 2002 SIR list digitization add to the complexity. Read more.
10.32 Lakh Duplicate Voter Names Plague Maharashtra Civic Rolls
Ahead of municipal elections, Maharashtra grapples with over 10 lakh duplicate voter entries, causing confusion and shifting verification burden onto citizens. Will this impact turnout?
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Are your workouts ineffective? Discover the 7 most common gym mistakes people make daily, from skipping warm-ups to poor form, and learn expert tips to correct them for optimal fitness gains.
India Women Win T20 Series 4-0, Fielding Concerns Remain
India's women's cricket team dominated Sri Lanka 4-0 in the T20 series, but persistent fielding errors raise concerns ahead of the T20 World Cup. Read the full analysis.
Kolkata Voter List Errors Spark Public Ire, BLOs Struggle
Technical errors in Kolkata's voter database cause mismatches in names, age, and guardian details. BLOs face public anger during door-to-door visits for rectification. Read the full report.
Mamata Banerjee Accuses EC of Gross Errors in Bengal Voter Rolls
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges gross errors in draft electoral rolls, blaming the Election Commission. She claims names deleted, demands rectification before polls. Read the full story.
Kolkata Voters Anxious Over Draft SIR List Errors
Kolkata's Booth Level Officers face a deluge of calls as voters spot errors in the draft electoral roll. From misspelt names to unmapped voters, anxiety runs high ahead of final list publication.
Kolkata Draft Voter List Plagued by Spelling, Age Errors
Kolkata's draft electoral roll released by the EC is riddled with errors—misspelled names, wrong ages, and incorrect EPIC numbers. Voters and BLOs raise concerns. Find out how to get corrections made.
Khassa, Verpal Vote Today After Poll Cancellation
Amritsar's Khassa and Verpal villages hold fresh elections today after previous polls were cancelled due to major errors in the voter lists. Get the latest updates.
Software Glitch Causes Voter List Errors in Varanasi
Samajwadi Party MLC Ashutosh Sinha files complaint over family's voter list discrepancies in Varanasi. District Election Officer cites software issues, assures corrections.
Delhi MCD Election Results 2025: BJP Triumphs
BJP sweeps Delhi MCD elections 2025 with 126 seats, AAP gets 55, Congress 9. Full ward-wise winners list and analysis of the capital's political shift.
Bajpe, Kinnigoli Panchayat Polls Schedule Out
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
Gujarat HC Questions GPSC on Paper Setter Errors
Gujarat High Court demands GPSC explain its paper-setting process by Dec 11 after repeated errors. Justice seeks clarity on expert qualifications and accountability measures.
Fortnite Server Outage Affects Thousands of Players
Major Fortnite technical outage leaves players unable to login and play matches. Epic Games investigating server issues affecting all platforms during holiday weekend.
Deloitte's $1.6M Canadian Report Flagged for AI Errors
Deloitte's $1.6 million healthcare report for Canadian government faces AI error allegations weeks after similar Australia scandal. Read about the citation issues and global implications.
PMC extends voter list deadline to December 3
Pune Municipal Corporation extends deadline for electoral roll objections to Dec 3 after complaints of 3 lakh double entries and ward mismatches. Citizens urged to verify their details online.
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