Pune Local Body Vote Counting Begins Sunday at 10 AM
Pune district gears up for vote counting of 14 municipal councils and 3 nagar panchayats on Sunday. 914 staff deployed with tight security. Get the latest updates here.
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Central Forces Secure Bengal CEO Office Amid Poll Roll Protests
Central armed forces take over security at West Bengal CEO's office in Kolkata following protests over electoral roll revision. EC also issues notice in voter duplication case. Details inside.
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.
Kanpur: Over 26 Lakh Voter Forms Verified in SIR Drive
Kanpur DM reviews Special Intensive Revision campaign. 2,628,422 voter forms verified. ASD voters at 25.64%. Political parties report no major deficiencies in lists. Details inside.
Nashik Civic Polls: 10 Returning Officers Appointed
Nashik Municipal Corporation appoints 10 returning officers for the upcoming civic elections, marking the start of formal poll machinery after a 3.5-year gap. Get the full details.
BLOs Suffer as Election Roll Revision Deadline Extended
Booth-level officers in Noida and Ghaziabad faced immense pressure during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with tight deadlines taking a toll on health and personal lives. Read about their ordeal.
Kolkata BLOs Start Listing Absentee Voters
Booth-level officers in Kolkata have started identifying untraceable electors as 'absent' following Election Commission orders. The drive aims to clean voter rolls before the December 11 deadline. Read more.
DTF Objects to Heavy Teacher Deployment for Punjab Elections
Democratic Teachers' Front protests excessive election duties for teachers in Punjab, citing academic disruption and safety concerns. Demands exemptions, security, and honorarium for staff.
West Bengal BLOs Seek Extension for Voter List Work
Block Level Officers in West Bengal protest, demanding a 3-month extension for voter enumeration. They cite overwhelming workload and technical issues as key challenges.
SC to States: Provide more staff to EC to ease BLO work pressure
Supreme Court directs states to deploy extra staff for election roll revision, addressing BLOs' extreme workload and suicides. Details on the court's hearing and EC's response inside.
Supreme Court Issues Directions to Relieve Stressed Booth Level Officers
The Supreme Court has intervened to address the extreme work pressure on Booth Level Officers during voter list revision, directing states to reduce hours and consider exemptions. This follows reports of BLO suicides.
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.
EC Scrutiny Reduces Zero Uncollectable Polling Booths to 480
After the Election Commission sought reports, West Bengal's 'Zero Uncollectable' polling stations dropped from 2,208 to 480. South 24 Parganas remains a key focus. Get the latest election updates.
Violence Mars Maharashtra Local Body Polls in 10 Districts
Clashes between political workers disrupt local body elections in Maharashtra, with incidents reported across 10 districts including Raigad, Beed, and Pune. Stay updated on the latest developments.
BJP meets Bengal CEO as BLOs protest excessive workload
A BJP delegation visited the West Bengal CEO's office on December 1, 2025, amid protests by Booth Level Officers demanding deadline extension and compensation. Read the full story.
Yogi Adityanath Orders Police to Monitor Public Grievance Resolution
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath instructs senior district police officers to ensure timely resolution of public complaints. He emphasizes public service and accountability in law enforcement.
7 BLO Deaths in UP Amid SIR Work Pressure
Tragic deaths of 7 Booth Level Officers in Uttar Pradesh linked to SIR workload pressure. Families demand justice as officials deny direct connection. Read the full investigation.
SIR Deadline Extended: BLOs Relieved, TMC Calls It Inadequate
Election Commission extends SIR deadline by one week. BLOs welcome relief but cite infrastructure issues, while TMC, BJP react. Get the full details on the electoral roll revision.
Election Commission Extends Voter List Revision Deadline
Election Commission extends voter list revision deadline to Dec 11 after nationwide protests. Draft list now on Dec 16, final list Feb 14. Relief for BLOs and voters.
Election Commission Extends SIR Timeline by One Week
Election Commission extends SIR Phase 2 deadline by a week across 12 states/UTs to ensure electoral roll transparency. New draft publication date now December 16.
Bihar transfers 5 IAS officers in administrative reshuffle
Bihar government transfers five senior IAS officers and gives additional charges to two others in minor reshuffle. Key appointments include new development commissioner.
Bengal BLOs Struggle with Voter Form Refusals
Booth Level Officers across West Bengal face mounting challenges as voters refuse to return filled enumeration forms, forcing many to be marked 'not found'. Learn about the growing crisis affecting election revision.
Two BLOs Die During Election Roll Revision in UP
Two Booth Level Officers died in Uttar Pradesh amid Special Intensive Revision of poll rolls. One committed suicide citing work pressure, another died of cardiac arrest after working late. Election Commission extends schedule.
Media's Dangerous Habit of Assigning Suicide Causes
Indian media's practice of attributing simple causes to suicide is misleading and dangerous, risking copycat incidents. Learn why mental health complexity matters.
Ghaziabad BLOs Rewarded for Excellent Election Work
Ghaziabad district administration honored 10 booth-level officers with performance incentives during Special Intensive Revision. Pooja Rani received Rs 10,000 for 100% digitization achievement.
Bengal BLOs Press for Compensation Over Work Pressure
West Bengal's Booth Level Officers demand compensation, accusing Election Commission of ignoring their work pressure. Read about their grievances and EC's security measures.
BJP National Team Monitors Electoral Roll Revision
BJP establishes national coordination committee led by Tarun Chugh to oversee Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, addressing BLO concerns across India. Stay informed about election preparations.
ECI Orders Security for Bengal Poll Officials After Protests
Election Commission mandates robust security for West Bengal election officials after Kolkata office tensions. Special Roll Observer appointed to oversee electoral revision process.
Bengal BJP Chief Demands CEC's Presence in Kolkata
West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya launched a sharp attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding he monitor elections from Kolkata, not Delhi. Read the full story.
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