ECI's Pre-Filled Notices in Bihar Raise Legal Questions
Exclusive: During Bihar's electoral revision, central ECI sent pre-filled notices to local officers, challenging the decentralized process mandated by law. Read about the procedural red flag.
Category : Elections
NCR migrants retain village voter IDs despite urban shift
During electoral roll revision, Noida & Ghaziabad residents travel back to villages to verify votes, fearing loss of property rights & govt schemes. Explore the deep-rooted reasons.
BLOs Suffer as Election Roll Revision Deadline Extended
Booth-level officers in Noida and Ghaziabad faced immense pressure during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with tight deadlines taking a toll on health and personal lives. Read about their ordeal.
Nashik Civic Polls: Voter Count Jumps 26.7% to 13.6 Lakh
Nashik Municipal Corporation releases final voter list for Jan 15 elections, showing a 26.7% rise since 2017. Check your details online or at NMC offices.
Nagpur Final Voter List Out for Civic Elections
Nagpur Municipal Corporation releases final Prabhag-wise voter list after verifying 55,000 entries. Total electorate now 24.83 lakh. Booth lists to follow as city gears up for Jan 15 polls.
MVA close to finalising Kolhapur seat-sharing pact
MVA alliance finalises seat-sharing for Kolhapur polls with Congress as senior partner. BJP-led Mahayuti also gears up for civic battles in Sangli and Ichalkaranji. Key details inside.
Teacher dies of cardiac arrest during electoral roll revision in UP
A 61-year-old teacher serving as a Booth Level Officer died of cardiac arrest in Bareilly, his family cites excessive SIR workload stress. This is part of a tragic pattern in Uttar Pradesh.
Major Voter List Cleanup: 5 States See Up to 8.5% Deletions
Draft electoral rolls for five states/UTs published. West Bengal, Rajasthan, Goa see up to 8.5% deletions. Lakshadweep lowest at 2.5%. Read the full details on the special revision.
PCMC Final Voter List Shows Major Shifts in 7 Wards
Pimpri Chinchwad's final voter list reveals significant changes in 7 wards, with shifts over 4,000 voters. Analysts warn this could sway election outcomes. See the key details and potential impact.
Mahayuti Alliance Strategy for Mumbai, Pune Civic Polls Revealed
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces BJP-Shiv Sena alliance for Mumbai, Thane civic polls, but friendly fights with NCP in Pune. Polls set for Jan 15.
PCMC Elections Jan 15: BJP, NCP in Friendly Contest
Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad to hold civic polls on January 15. Over 17 lakh voters to elect 128 corporators as BJP and NCP prepare for a high-stakes battle. Key issues include water scarcity and infrastructure.
Maharashtra Civic Polls Set, BJP Mobilizes, Legal Issues in Chandrapur
State Election Commission announces civic body polls in Maharashtra, ending long waits. BJP begins candidate selection, while legal questions over reservations arise in Chandrapur. Read the full analysis.
Gujarat Voter List Verification Nears Completion
Gujarat's electoral office has verified nearly all discrepancies in the ASD list, with only 11 cases pending. Draft rolls for the Special Intensive Revision to be published on December 19. Read the full update.
ECI Allows Prison Inmates to Enroll via Relatives for Voter Roll
Madras HC informed that undertrials & short-term inmates can submit SIR forms via relatives for electoral roll revision. ECI to file affidavit. Details inside.
BJP reshuffles Tamil Nadu panel, Piyush Goyal to head alliance talks
BJP appoints Union Minister Piyush Goyal to lead a three-member panel for Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly polls, aiming to boost seat share and forge alliances. Read the full strategy.
BMC Final Voters List Delayed, Sparks Political Row
The final voters list for Mumbai's BMC elections, scheduled for Dec 15, was delayed due to technical issues. Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress leaders allege serious lapses and bias. Read the full story.
Last-Minute Project Inaugurations Sweep Mumbai Before Polls
Mumbai witnessed a flurry of last-minute project inaugurations by political leaders just before the election code of conduct began. Read about the bridge, lake, and road works unveiled across the city.
WB SIR Draft Electoral Roll 2025 Out: Check Your Name
The Election Commission publishes West Bengal's draft electoral roll for 2026 Assembly polls. Learn how to check your name online/offline, key dates, and steps for discrepancies.
IYC Protest: 20+ Detained Over Vote Rigging Claims
Indian Youth Congress protests at Jantar Mantar, alleges systematic vote rigging. Over 20 workers detained after march towards Parliament. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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