Opposition Forces SIR Debate, Averts Parliament Washout
The INDIA bloc claims victory after the BJP agrees to a discussion on SIR, preventing another stalled Parliament session. Regional parties gear up for a two-day debate.
The INDIA bloc claims victory after the BJP agrees to a discussion on SIR, preventing another stalled Parliament session. Regional parties gear up for a two-day debate.
Kolkata North Lok Sabha constituency has the highest percentage of dead voters at 6.9%, as per Election Commission data. Over 22 lakh deceased voters identified statewide. Details inside.
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.
Urdu dailies highlight the Election Commission's SIR controversy, BLO fatalities, a Hindu neighbour's land gift in Jammu, and Karnataka's CM transition. Read the full analysis.
Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists is anticipated. Booth Level Officers are preparing. Here's what residents need to know to ensure their names are on the list.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee counters PM Modi's 'drama' jibe, demands discussion on SIR implementation flaws and accountability for 40 deaths. Read the full story.
Matua Mahasangha's TMC-backed faction protests at Kolkata EC office, demanding unconditional citizenship, simplified SIR process, and no voter list removal. Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury joins rally.
The Election Commission flags 2,208 polling stations in West Bengal for having zero 'uncollectable' voter forms. District officers must submit reports by Tuesday 10 AM.
Intense protests by BLOS workers in Kolkata and across Bengal lead to unrest and an attempt to enter the Election Commission office. Watch the video for details.
Two more BLO deaths in Uttar Pradesh, blamed on SIR workload pressure, ignite a crisis. Families demand answers as officials deny any link. Read the full story.
UP CEO Navdeep Rinwa instructs DEOs to prevent mental pressure on BLOs amid deaths linked to SIR work stress. Over 10.75 crore forms, 70% of voters, digitised. Read the full story.
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 SIR Phase 2 deadline by a week across 12 states/UTs to ensure electoral roll transparency. New draft publication date now December 16.
Latest school assembly updates: Election Commission extends SIR form deadline to Dec 11, Rohit Sharma breaks six-hitting record, BSF enhances border security. Stay informed with today's key developments.
Trinamool Congress alleges Election Commission is rushing SIR process, putting immense pressure on BLOs. Derek O'Brien demands transparency, cites suicide cases. Read full details.
Trinamool Congress alleges Election Commission is pressuring booth-level officers, demands proper SIR process and release of meeting transcript. Read the full details.
Complete guide to Election Commission's voter roll revision procedures - SIR, SR and SSR. Learn which process applies in your state and crucial deadlines to verify your voting eligibility.
West Bengal's electoral roll cleanup reveals 15.5 lakh deceased voters & 8.9 lakh permanently shifted. Discover how this impacts the draft voter list and Kolkata's digitization lag.
Election Commission issues point-by-point rebuttal to TMC allegations regarding SIR deployment in West Bengal. Read the full response and implications for election security.
Trinamool Congress delegation meets Election Commission, alleges 40 deaths linked to voter roll revision. Party demands answers on SIR process. Read full details.
West Bengal's electoral roll mapping shows dramatic improvement, reaching 95.7% success rate in ongoing SIR exercise. Learn how delimitation and booth expansion affected initial figures.
West Bengal reports fourth BLO death during SIR, sparking political blame game. Election Commission under scrutiny as safety concerns mount.
A Booth Level Officer in Gujarat dies of a heart attack, marking the fourth such tragedy since the SIR system began. Read about the mounting concerns over official workloads.
Supreme Court dismisses arguments questioning Election Commission's power to conduct special intensive revision. Court emphasizes legal framework while addressing electoral concerns. Read the full verdict analysis.
Election Commission addresses voter registration concerns for Sonagachi sex workers with special camp. Learn how this initiative helps overcome SIR documentation challenges.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee warns BJP that any attack on her or supporters will 'shake entire nation' amid SIR controversy. Read explosive details from Bongaon rally.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee threatens to shake BJP's foundation amid SIR controversy, accuses Election Commission of bias. Read the full political showdown.
West Bengal voters receiving SIR hearing notices: Learn why you're summoned, required documents, and hearing process. Essential reading for 7.66 crore electors.
Trinamool Congress claims midnight arson attack on SIR assistance camp in Kalyani's Ward 6. Party demands immediate arrests as investigation continues.
Assam government initiates special summary revision of electoral rolls to identify and eliminate non-human and no-image entries. Learn how this impacts voter integrity.