Opposition vs EC: Why SIR for Clean Voter Rolls is Vital
Why the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists is a constitutional duty to remove dead, duplicate & illegal entries. Experts argue opposition parties are wrong.
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Gurumurthy: Parties Used to Do SIR Work, Now Ignorant
Swaminathan Gurumurthy reveals political cadres, including Congress & DMK, actively helped EC update voter lists decades ago. He laments the loss of this grassroots commitment. Read his insider account.
Pathak: SIR is a National Necessity for Clean Democracy
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak equates Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to yoga & Ganga bath for democratic purity. Read his full address on Advocates' Day.
ECI Revises Kerala SIR Schedule for Local Body Polls
The Election Commission of India has revised the Special Summary Revision schedule for Kerala's electoral rolls due to upcoming local body elections in December. Key dates and details inside.
Goa Democracy Group Flags 90,000 Voter Deletion to Election Commission
Citizens for Democracy Goa raises alarm over Special Intensive Revision exercise, claiming it could disenfranchise NRIs. The group demands a 3-month extension and greater transparency from the Election Commission.
Gujarat Finds 17 Lakh Dead Voters in Rolls
Gujarat's Special Intensive Revision uncovers more than 17 lakh deceased individuals on electoral rolls. Booth-level officers began the statewide exercise in November.
Uttarakhand Begins Verification of 2003 Voter Rolls
Uttarakhand's election department initiates a crucial pre-revision exercise to verify voters from the 2003 electoral rolls, aiming to ensure accuracy and integrity ahead of potential updates.
MP Minister's Video Links Voter List to Ration, Water
Madhya Pradesh minister Govind Singh Rajput's viral video sparks controversy by linking voter list inclusion to state benefits. BJP distances itself as Congress cries foul. Details inside.
RTI Reveals Voter Registration Shift: From Govt Duty to Citizen's Onus
RTI activists reveal a major procedural shift in India's electoral roll revision. The 2025 process places the onus on voters, unlike 2002 where officials were accountable. Read the full analysis.
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.
Parliament Winter Session Disrupted Over Key Issues
The Winter Session of Parliament faces repeated disruptions over Delhi's air crisis, economic concerns, and electoral roll revision. Key bills on insurance, tax, and securities await. Read the full update.
Mamata's 'May I Help You' Camps for Voters from Dec 12
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces special camps in all blocks from December 12 to assist voters during electoral roll revision. She criticizes BJP and SIR process.
Modi to Bengal BJP: Keep Voter Roll Revision Transparent
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.
Gujarat CEO Meets Parties, Calls for More Booth Agents
Gujarat's Chief Electoral Officer Hareet Shukla meets BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP reps to review Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Over 80,000 officials & volunteers are involved. CEO stresses need for more Booth Level Agents (BLAs).
Congress Lags in UP Booth Agent Appointments for Voter Roll Revision
While Congress MPs protest in Parliament over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, party data reveals failure to appoint Booth Level Agents in 17 UP districts. Details on the organizational challenges.
9th BLO Dies During UP Electoral Roll Work, Family Blames Stress
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.
Mamata Announces Rs 2 Lakh for 39 SIR-Linked Deaths
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of 39 individuals, including BLOs, whose deaths are linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Read the full story.
Congress MP Seeks Discussion on Electoral Roll Revision in LS
Congress MP Hibi Eden moved an adjournment notice in Lok Sabha, alleging the special intensive revision of electoral rolls violates fundamental rights and threatens free & fair elections. Read the full details.
Gujarat SIR Finds 16 Lakh Dead Voters, 23 Lakh Shifted
Gujarat's Special Intensive Revision identifies 16 lakh deceased and 23 lakh permanently shifted voters. Enumeration forms distributed to over 5 crore voters. Details inside.
Govt Willing to Discuss SIR, Opposes Fixed Timeline
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is open to discussing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls but will not accept fixed deadlines. The Opposition staged a walkout demanding urgent debate.
SC to EC: Consider Deferring Voter Form Filling in Kerala
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to consider postponing the filling of enumeration forms amid a special electoral roll revision in Kerala. Get the latest updates on this crucial development.
Parliament Adjourned as Opposition Protests Over SIR
The Winter Session of Parliament was disrupted as Opposition MPs protested in the Rajya Sabha well, demanding a discussion on electoral rolls. Both Houses adjourned till 2 PM. Read the full details.
Kharge, Sonia, Rahul Lead Protest Against SIR in Parliament
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi led opposition MPs in a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They raised slogans and held banners accusing the government of 'vote chori'. Read the ful
Noida's Special Voter Registration Camps Target Labour, Offices
Noida administration conducts Special Intensive Revision (SIR) camps on Dec 1-2, setting up 50 booths in labour areas & offices to ensure no eligible voter is left out. Get your details corrected on the spot.
UP Teacher Dies During Election Duty, 8th Fatality in 10 Days
A headmaster in Sambhal died of a heart attack during Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, the eighth such death in Uttar Pradesh. Family cites immense pressure on BLOs.
Akhilesh: SIR Used to Fulfil BJP's Dream of Cutting Votes
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.
Election Commission Refutes Claims of Mass Voter Deletion
The Election Commission of India has filed an affidavit defending its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling allegations of mass disenfranchisement 'exaggerated and politically motivated.' Get the full details.
SIR Debate Dominates Parliament's Winter Session Opening
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.
BJP MLAs, BLOs Clash at West Bengal CEO Office
Tension erupted as BJP MLAs visited the West Bengal CEO office, facing protests from BLOs demanding compensation and a two-month deferral of the electoral roll revision. Details inside.
Parliament Winter Session Faces Electoral Roll Clash
Parliament's Winter Session begins with Opposition demanding discussion on SIR electoral roll revision. Government ready to debate, plans 13 Bills. Session ends Dec 19.
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