Visually challenged voters in Pune exercised their franchise in local elections despite the absence of Braille instruction sheets. Individuals like Sakina Bedi and Ravi Wagh voted with assistance, highlighting ongoing accessibility challenges.
West Bengal sees 3.8 lakh applications for voter inclusion since December draft list, with 38,865 deletion requests. Officials note figures trail Bihar's enrollment.
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has launched an investigation into allegations that ink used in BMC elections was not indelible. Marker pens will be discontinued for Zilla Parishad polls.
Opposition parties in Maharashtra allege that indelible ink used in municipal elections is easily removable, raising concerns about potential voting fraud and electoral malpractice.
The Election Commission has declined West Bengal's request to accept Madhyamik admit cards as valid documents for the SIR 2026 verification process, citing existing rules.
Voters in Thane faced multiple challenges during civic body polls, including incorrect polling station details on voter slips and confusion over casting four votes with only three machines.
Ugandans voted Thursday under an internet blackout and heavy police presence. President Yoweri Museveni, 81, faces opposition from Bobi Wine amid accusations of repression and election rigging fears.
Mumbai's civic elections show a 25% drop in candidates despite a 12% voter increase. Women-run pink polling stations and massive security deployments mark the polls.
Pune election authorities implement a reverse token system to manage last-minute crowds. All voters present by 5:30 PM will vote, with tokens issued to prevent denial of rights.
Unmapped voters in Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad will soon receive notices at home. Booth-level camps on January 18 will help verify draft electoral rolls and file claims.
Booth Level Officers in Behrampore staged a protest and submitted mass resignations, citing confusion over ECI instructions. The situation escalated when voters ransacked a hearing camp, leading to police intervention and political blame games.
West Bengal's electoral revision sees over 11,500 names removed, mostly from Nadia district. State CEO proposes relief for married women and SC/ST parents lacking documents.
Kolhapur anticipates a strong turnout in Thursday's municipal elections, with 4,060 new Gen Z voters and a total of 4,94,711 expected to vote. The administration hopes to surpass the 70% turnout from 2015.
Political workers in Kharghar distributed Rs 500 notes to voters during door-to-door campaigning, sparking a major controversy over electoral malpractice.
Political parties in Kolhapur estimate each voter takes three minutes to cast four votes. They deploy workers strategically to manage queues and ensure maximum participation in the multi-ward election.
Two Booth Level Officers in East Burdwan demonstrate professional dedication by personally serving election discrepancy notices on themselves and their family members.
Kolkata electors can now verify hearing notices and submit documents online through the Election Commission's portal, but BLOs and EROs face confusion over hearing requirements.
The draft voter list for the Marathwada graduates' constituency poll reveals a significant gender imbalance, with women comprising just 23% of the total voters, sparking concerns among activists.
Authorities have identified 91 sensitive polling booths in Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation, installing CCTV cameras for extra vigilance. Voting covers 78 seats with 2,900 staff.
Persons with disabilities in Pune report uneven implementation of accessibility measures at polling stations, citing missing ramps and facilities despite Election Commission guidelines.
In Pune's civic elections, voters face confusion as rival candidates share identical surnames like Kate and Balwadkar, making ballot identification challenging across multiple wards.
Senior election officials in Pune direct municipal commissioners to hand over EVMs within two days after counting for municipal polls to ensure smooth ZP and panchayat samiti elections on February 5.
Poll officials in Pimpri Chinchwad seized washing machines, liquor bottles, and dinner sets meant for voter distribution ahead of civic elections. Thirteen cases registered.
The Election Commission will appoint 294 senior micro-observers from central government officers for the SIR exercise in West Bengal, marking a first in India.
Election Commission tells Supreme Court that citizenship scrutiny during voter list revision aims solely to remove non-citizens from electoral rolls, not terminate citizenship or lead to deportation.
Congress delegation meets Goa's chief electoral officer, objects to flaws in SIR process that could disenfranchise 2.9 lakh voters, demands safeguards.
Goa's Chief Electoral Officer directs Portuguese passport holders to remove their names from the electoral roll using Form 7. False declarations could lead to imprisonment or fines.
Dhanbad district launches pre-Special Intensive Revision process for electoral rolls. Officials verify voter data from 2003, check photographs, and deploy BLOs for ground-level screening to ensure accuracy.
Police seized Rs 50 lakh cash from an autorickshaw in Ulhasnagar just after campaigning ended. An independent candidate alleges it was for voter inducement. Investigation ongoing.
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