Nagpur's civic body elections face a logistical nightmare as voting on Jan 15 and counting on Jan 16 leave no room for rest or preparation. Officials call it a 'hodgepodge' that benefits big parties.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee launched the party's 2026 campaign in Baruipur, presenting voters wrongly marked dead in SIR. He slammed the EC and BJP, vowing to fight for Bengali rights. Read the full story.
Election Commission warns of strict action against BLOs summoning voters aged 85+, sick, or disabled for hearings. New directive mandates door-to-door verification. Read the full story.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer issues directives on valid OBC certificates for electoral roll hearings, based on Calcutta High Court's December 2025 order. Know which documents are accepted.
The Election Commission directs officials not to accept OBC certificates cancelled by Calcutta High Court for SIR identification. HC invalidated all certificates issued from 2010 to May 2024.
The Election Commission has revised the timeline for draft electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh. The draft will now be published on Jan 6, allowing citizens time to file claims and objections. Read to know key dates.
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UP SIR 2026 draft voter list released Dec 31. 2.89 crore names may be deleted. Step-by-step guide to check your name online and file objections from Jan 1.
The Election Commission of India has revised the polling and counting dates for the Sir assembly by-election in Uttar Pradesh. Check the new schedule and key details here.
Exclusive analysis reveals how two 'natural experiments' in Assam and UP provide proof that the SIR's compulsory forms and citizenship proof requirement lead to mass disenfranchisement. Read the full investigation.
Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision removed 2.89 crore names from electoral rolls. Lucknow saw the highest deletions. Details on the clean-up drive here.
ECI releases Assam's draft electoral roll for SIR 2026; 10.56 lakh voters deleted. Here's a step-by-step guide to verify your name online before the state assembly polls.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's letter to WBCS officers ahead of SIR 2.0 hearings sparks a political storm. LoP Suvendu Adhikari alleges intimidation, complains to ECI. Details inside.
West Bengal's second SIR phase begins Dec 27. Over 1 crore voters under scrutiny. ECI clarifies Aadhaar not accepted as sole identity document. Learn about the verification process.
The Election Commission has published draft voter lists for Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh after SIR. Over 22 lakh names removed in Kerala. Follow our guide to verify your name online.
The Election Commission begins hearings for 10 lakh voters in Bengal's SIR 2.0 on December 27. Micro observers deployed to ensure error-free electoral roll revision. Key details inside.
The Election Commission will publish draft electoral rolls for Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands on December 23. Learn how to check your name online.
The Election Commission of India has released the draft electoral rolls for Kerala under the SIR 2026. Here's a step-by-step guide to verify your name online and ensure your voting rights.
The State Election Commission's announcement of Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls has reignited political activity. Former corporators are hitting the streets to reconnect with voters after two years of administrator's rule. Read more.
Gujarat's draft electoral rolls see 73.73 lakh voters removed after SIR. Total voters now 4.34 crore. Check steps to claim inclusion if your name is missing.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges Election Commission to rectify SIR draft, ensuring 25 lakh voters excluded post-Sep 2025 revision are reinstated. Read the full story.
A Kolkata sweeper found himself declared dead in the draft electoral roll, sparking confusion. Similar errors plague other voters as BLO camps scramble to address discrepancies ahead of elections.
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.
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to consider representations seeking an extension of the Special Intensive Revision deadlines in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh. Read the full details.
Election Commission mandates Annexure IV for new voters, increasing scrutiny. Aadhaar alone no longer sufficient. Learn the new process and deadlines for the 2026 list.
West Bengal's voter list hearings face delay as EC yet to finalize training schedule for officers. Over 32 lakh unmapped voters to be called. Details inside.
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.
Trinamool Congress orders door-to-door verification after Election Commission's special revision purged millions from West Bengal's voter list ahead of 2026 polls. Read the full story.
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The Election Commission will hold hearings for 32 lakh unmapped voters in West Bengal. Notices are being sent, with the final SIR list to be published on Feb 14, 2026. Read for details.