Category : Elections


Minor Casts Vote in Solapur, Father Defends Action

A viral video from Maharashtra's Solapur district shows a 14-year-old boy allegedly casting a vote during Zilla Parishad elections, with his father—a candidate—claiming he was just observing the process.

Kanpur Records 2.2 Lakh Voter Applications in Electoral Revision

Kanpur district received 2,20,651 Form-6 applications during the Special Intensive Revision period from Oct 2025 to Feb 2026, with Maharajpur leading at 17,541 applications. DM Jitendra Pratap Singh emphasized youth enrollment and digital accessibility.

Majuli District Launches EVM and VVPAT Awareness Campaign

The Majuli district administration in Assam has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign on electronic voting machines and VVPAT systems to enhance voter confidence and transparency ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

EC Extends UP Voter List Revision Deadline to March 2026

The Election Commission has revised the timeline for Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, extending the claims and objections deadline to March 6, 2026, with final publication on April 10, 2026.

19.79 Lakh Uttarakhand Voters Unmapped in BLO Verification

Over 19 lakh voters in Uttarakhand remain unmapped in the BLO verification drive, raising concerns about potential scrutiny during electoral roll revisions. Officials clarify this isn't deletion but digital verification against 2003 records.

UP Electoral Roll Revision: 1.69 Crore Voters Get Notices

In a major drive to clean up voter lists, Uttar Pradesh's election authorities have served notices to over 1.69 crore voters as part of a special intensive revision. The process aims to ensure accuracy and transparency ahead of upcoming elections.

EC Data Mismatch: 13L vs 50L Voter Notices in Bengal

Election Commission data shows conflicting figures for voter notices in West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision. While EC affidavit cites 13 lakh notices, CEO data reveals 50.89 lakh flagged for logical discrepancies.

UP Voter Drive Targets Women, First-Time Voters

Uttar Pradesh conducted a special statewide voter enrollment drive on Saturday, focusing on registering eligible citizens, especially women and first-time voters, through Form-6 and declaration forms.

EC Completes Electoral Roll Hearings in Bengal Constituencies

The Election Commission has nearly completed hearing exercises in three Kolkata South assembly constituencies and fully completed them in three North Bengal seats. Officials confirm document verification is progressing rapidly with extended submission dea

EC Sets 7-Day Deadline for SIR Hearings in West Bengal

Election Commission directs completion of Special Intensive Revision hearings in West Bengal within 7 days, with pending notices to be served by Feb 1 and final electoral roll publication scheduled for February 14.

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