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.
Category : Elections
Kolkata BLOs Finalize Checks for Elderly Voters Over 85
Booth Level Officers in Kolkata completed final home visits to voters aged 85+ to verify health status and home voting preferences ahead of the SSR deadline. Read details.
Pune Residents Set Civic Poll Agenda with Citizen Charters
Pune residents are organizing Nagrik Sabhas and drafting manifestos to force candidates to focus on local issues like water, roads, and infrastructure in the upcoming civic elections. Read how citizen power is reshaping the political discourse.
Kolkata BLO helps 93-year-old widow keep voter address
Kolkata BLO Sohini Dey went beyond duty to help a 93-year-old widow retain her voter ID at her former home, safeguarding her pension and identity. A story of humanity over procedure.
Azgara Leads Varanasi's Voter List Revision Drive
Azgara assembly area in Varanasi becomes the first to complete the Special Intensive Revision exercise. District election officer targets full completion by Tuesday. Read the latest updates.
Kerala Local Body Polls Phase 1 Campaigning Ends
Public campaigning for Kerala's local body elections concluded Sunday. Polling in seven districts begins Tuesday, with high stakes for LDF, UDF, and BJP ahead of assembly polls. Read key details.
Telangana Gram Panchayat 2nd Phase: 415 Sarpanches Unopposed
In Telangana's second phase of gram panchayat elections, 415 sarpanches and 8,304 ward members were elected unanimously. Kamareddy district leads in uncontested wins. Details from SEC inside.
Vadodara Jail Inmates Print 50,000 Voter Forms for SIR Drive
Vadodara Central Jail inmates, including convicts, printed 50,000 voter forms for the SIR drive. The jail's press unit, with ₹1.85 crore turnover, is now a key part of the electoral process. Read the full story.
Kasaragod leads Kerala in 100% voter form digitization
Kasaragod district achieves 100% digitization of voter enumeration forms, securing top rank in Kerala. 93.8% voters in draft list; claims accepted until Dec 18.
Indore Focuses on 6.77% Unmapped Voters Post SIR Target
Indore district administration shifts focus to identifying 194,208 unmapped voters after achieving 100% SIR target. Final electoral roll to be published post objections process. Read more.
Bihar NDA MPs to meet PM Modi, thank for poll victory
All 30 NDA MPs from Bihar will meet PM Narendra Modi on Monday to express gratitude for his campaign that led to a historic mandate in the state assembly elections. Details inside.
BJP, Congress Mobilise for Mumbai Civic Elections
BJP launches 15-day 'citizen meet' campaign across all 36 Mumbai constituencies, while Youth Congress holds training on election management. Key strategies unfold ahead of crucial BMC polls.
Kerala Local Body Polls Campaign Ends, Triangular Fight Ahead
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
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.
Bengal Electoral Roll Revision: Key Facts and Deadlines
West Bengal's intensive electoral roll revision nears a key phase. Over 30 lakh voters may need hearings, while 54.6 lakh names face deletion. Know the important dates and documents required.
Kolkata: Just 2 Housing Complexes Say Yes to Poll Booths
Only two housing societies in Kolkata South have consented to host election booths. Most RWAs fear political crossfire, despite EC's push to boost voter turnout. Details inside.
Pune Municipal Elections: 4,000+ Polling Stations Planned
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Bengal SIR: 30 Lakh Voters Need Hearings to Stay on Rolls
West Bengal's electoral roll revision nears completion. Nearly 30 lakh 'unmapped' voters must attend hearings, while 54.6 lakh names face deletion. Final rolls to be published on Feb 14.
Indore completes 100% digitisation of voter forms
Indore's election office confirms full digitisation of all Electoral Forms for 28.67 lakh voters. A major re-verification drive now targets 5.64 lakh ASDD voters to ensure a clean electoral roll by February. Read the full story.
Kerala Local Body Polls: Preparations Complete for Dec 9, 11
Kerala State Election Commission confirms full readiness for two-phase local body elections on Dec 9 & 11. Dry day, holiday declared; action ordered on controversial notice.
Madhya Pradesh Achieves 99.66% Digital Voter Enumeration
Madhya Pradesh's voter enumeration nears completion with 99.66% forms digitised. Bhopal and Ujjain districts lag slightly. Draft electoral rolls to be published on December 16.
Rajasthan First to Fully Digitize Voter Lists
Rajasthan becomes India's first state with 100% digitised voter lists. CEO Naveen Mahajan announces success of SIR-2026 programme, reducing document verification needs. Voters urged to check draft list on Dec 16.
EC May Act Against Baruipur Officials for SIR Lapses
Election Commission reviews action against Baruipur officials after a teacher, removed as BLO, was found collecting SIR forms. Probe initiated into alleged indiscipline and illegal activity.
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.
Telangana Panchayat Polls: 111 Seats See No Nomination
Phase-III of Telangana panchayat elections sees a surprising lack of candidates for 11 sarpanch and 100 ward member posts. Nagarkurnool district records the highest gaps. Explore the details and implications.
Software Glitch Causes Voter List Errors in Varanasi
Samajwadi Party MLC Ashutosh Sinha files complaint over family's voter list discrepancies in Varanasi. District Election Officer cites software issues, assures corrections.
EVMs from MP Cause Technical Glitches in Raigad Polls
Technical snags in EVMs brought from Madhya Pradesh disrupted voting in Karjat and Khopoli municipal polls. Read details on polling percentages and official statements.
Tejashwi Yadav Questions EVMs After Bihar Poll Defeat
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleges large-scale unfair means in Bihar assembly elections, questions EVM results vs postal ballots. He vows to continue fighting.
MP Achieves 99.66% Digital Voter Enumeration
Madhya Pradesh nears completion of digital voter mapping, with 99.66% forms digitised. Draft rolls to be published on December 16. Read the full update.
ECI Extends Kerala's Voter List Revision by One Week
The Election Commission extends Kerala's Special Intensive Revision schedule by a week for local body polls on Dec 9 & 11. Get the revised dates and details here.
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