Two Deaths in Murshidabad Linked to Hearing Anxiety
Two individuals in Murshidabad died after cardiac arrests, with families attributing their deaths to anxiety from voter list hearings over name discrepancies.
Two individuals in Murshidabad died after cardiac arrests, with families attributing their deaths to anxiety from voter list hearings over name discrepancies.
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The Maharashtra State Election Commission announces 13 identity proofs, including photo ID cards, for the 2026 BMC elections. Voters must carry valid documents to cast their ballots.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections will accept 13 identity documents, including voter ID cards, for polling. This move aims to ensure smooth voting and increase participation.
A 104-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman discharged from hospital had to attend a voter hearing in Murshidabad despite health issues, sparking criticism of election officials.
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A 75-year-old woman from Baduria died after a cerebral stroke. Her family claims severe mental stress from a SIR hearing caused her death, alleging official harassment.
Kolkata voters with passports resolve SIR hearing discrepancies in 2 minutes. Those without face document hurdles to prove citizenship. Citizens question Election Commission's process.
Orphaned voters in Kolkata risk losing their voting rights as EC mandates parental documents for registration. Many, abandoned as children, face exclusion from final electoral list. Read the full story.
A man dies by suicide fearing a SIR hearing in Bongaon, while a retired teacher collapses during a hearing in Rampurhat. Details on the tragic incidents.
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.
Madan Ghosh, 62, died of a cerebral attack after a voter list hearing in Liluah. His family alleges he was harassed for documents, leading to panic. Read the full story.
A US House hearing on Minnesota fraud descended into chaos as Rep. Summer Lee and Rep. James Comer traded personal insults. Witness the dramatic confrontation that shattered decorum.
South Goa MP Capt Viriato Fernandes, a Kargil War veteran, received an Election Commission notice to prove his identity. Goa's CEO blamed the Booth Level Officer for the lapse. Read details.
West Bengal's CEO office exempts students, NRIs, seniors & others from in-person SIR hearings. New rules aim for a hassle-free electoral roll verification. Know the details.
Ramzan Ali, 38, died of a heart attack after standing in a long queue for an SIR hearing in Barasat. His family alleges the process caused severe anxiety. The state minister claims over 50 similar deaths.
West Bengal CEO clarifies that Special Intensive Revision hearing notices to Amartya Sen & Mohammad Shami were routine verification steps due to blank linkage columns in forms. Details inside.
A 63-year-old former railway employee died of a heart attack during an SIR hearing in Barrackpore. Her family alleges mental stress from the notice. Read the full story.
Uttar Pradesh's draft voter list removes 2.89 crore names due to deaths, migration, or duplication. 12.55 crore voters retained. Key details on the Special Intensive Revision.
Ex-Lok Sabha MP Tarun Mandal summoned for voter identity hearing in Bengal's SIR process. He criticises the ordeal, questioning Digital India's promise. Read more.
A serving Block Development Officer in Darjeeling's Kalimpong district was seen queuing for a voter revision hearing after being flagged as 'unmapped'. The rare incident raises questions about the electoral roll process. Read the full details.
A serving Block Development Officer in Darjeeling's Lava was seen queuing for a Special Intensive Revision hearing after being flagged as an 'unmapped voter'. The rare incident raises questions on voter registration processes. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll for 2026 is out. If your name is missing, follow these steps by Jan 22 to claim inclusion or file objections. Essential guide for voters.
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Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been directed to appear before Kolkata Police for a Statement of Information Record (SIR) hearing on September 19, 2024, in connection with a 2021 case.
Four brothers from Kolkata, including two state health doctors and an ex-Army doctor, face citizenship hearing. They allege harassment, forced to miss work. Read their story.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee plans legal action against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging harassment of vulnerable voters. BJP's Suvendu Adhikari dismisses the claims as political propaganda.
A 75-year-old woman in Kolkata battles health issues & bureaucracy to attend a SIR hearing after a mismatch in her deceased husband's name on voter documents. Her fight to retain her voting rights.
A Kolkata family, including a 70-year-old man and a toddler, attends an electoral hearing for Taniya Dey, highlighting voter data mismatch issues. Read their full story.
A 68-year-old man from Jaynagar died after being taken from hospital to attend an SIR hearing while on oxygen. Family alleges inhuman treatment, sparking political row.