EC Holds DMs Responsible for Dead Voters in SIR Roll
Election Commission mandates DMs to ensure no deceased voters are listed in the Dec 16 draft SIR roll. Over 23.7 lakh dead voters identified using tech tools. Read the full directive.
Election Commission mandates DMs to ensure no deceased voters are listed in the Dec 16 draft SIR roll. Over 23.7 lakh dead voters identified using tech tools. Read the full directive.
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.
PM Modi met Bengal BJP leaders, stressing a neutral, transparent voter list revision. He urged MPs to avoid divisive narratives and focus on organizational outreach. Read more.
A 45-year-old teacher serving as a Booth Level Officer in Hathras collapsed and died before duty. His family alleges work stress, marking the 9th fatality in 11 days during the electoral roll revision in Uttar Pradesh. Read the full report.
Gujarat's electoral roll revision identifies 16 lakh deceased and 23 lakh relocated voters. Duplicate cards and digitisation progress also revealed. Read the full update.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and SP's Akhilesh Yadav accuse PM Modi of 'dramabazi', demand Parliament debate on BLO deaths and SIR. They allege govt shattered conventions, passed 12 bills in 15 mins.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges the Summary Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is a BJP tool to suppress opposition votes, not strengthen democracy. Read his full charges.
Gujarat's intensive voter list revision finds 15.58 lakh deceased voters and 21.86 lakh permanently relocated. Key districts lead in digitization. Read the full update.
The Winter Session of Parliament commenced with a heated debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. PM Modi urged lawmakers to focus on substantive issues, while the opposition demanded a discussion. Read the full 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.
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.
A 46-year-old teacher & BLO dies by suicide in Moradabad, citing severe stress from voter list work. This marks the 7th BLO death during UP's electoral revision, raising alarm over work pressure.
ECI extends Gujarat's voter revision to Dec 11. Draft list out Dec 16, final list Feb 14, 2026. Over 5 crore forms distributed, significant data cleanup underway.
India's Election Commission extends Special Intensive Revision schedule by one week. Final electoral roll now scheduled for February 14, 2025. Stay updated on voter registration deadlines.
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.
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.
A 50-year-old teacher serving as booth-level officer dies of heart attack during electoral roll revision in Gujarat. Opposition blames work pressure as this marks fifth BLO death.
Samajwadi Party accuses administration of bypassing Muslim voters in Greater Noida during special revision. Party deploys teams to verify claims while officials deny allegations.
Agra administration deploys extra staff to assist BLOs in digitizing enumeration forms before December 4 deadline. DM reviews progress, focuses on lagging constituencies.
Election Commission rebuts TMC allegations, orders police protection for officers in West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision. Draft rolls due December 9.
Supreme Court separates petitions challenging electoral roll revision in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala. EC reports 50% digitization progress. Hearings scheduled for December.
Supreme Court upholds Election Commission's authority to conduct Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, assuring corrective measures if irregularities found. Key legal battle continues.
Jaipur district election office suspends supervisor Mukesh Kumar Mehra for gross negligence in Special Intensive Revision of electoral roll. Read the full details and implications.
Tamil Nadu's election body races against time as only half of enumeration forms digitized with 10 days remaining for Special Intensive Revision deadline.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demands immediate halt to SIR survey, warns of irreversible consequences. Urges Election Commission intervention amid political tensions.
Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer warns of strict action against those obstructing Booth Level Officers during electoral roll revision. Stay informed about election integrity.
Election Commission implements strict monitoring for West Bengal voter list revision. Officers held accountable for lapses during special summary revision from Nov 19-25, 2025.
Kerala government approaches Supreme Court seeking deferment of special electoral roll revision scheduled during local body elections. Legal battle intensifies over election timing.
Election Commission distributes over 50 crore enumeration forms for second phase of Special Summary Revision. Learn about voter registration deadlines and process.
Election Commission mandates special summary revision of Assam's electoral rolls as part of nationwide voter list purification drive. Stay informed about electoral updates.