Congress Demands Removal of Kalpetta Returning Officer
Wayanad DCC president T J Issac files complaint with SEC seeking removal of Kalpetta returning officer who rejected Congress candidate's nomination. Read the full details.
Category : Elections
EC Names Subrata Gupta Special Roll Observer for Bengal
Election Commission appoints retired bureaucrat Subrata Gupta as Special Roll Observer for West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision. 12 IAS officers also named as Electoral Roll Observers. Read full details.
Agra Boosts Staff for Voter Data Digitization Before Deadline
Agra administration deploys extra staff to assist BLOs in digitizing enumeration forms before December 4 deadline. DM reviews progress, focuses on lagging constituencies.
Uttarakhand HC hears Nainital panchayat re-election PIL
Uttarakhand High Court directs five allegedly abducted zila panchayat members to appear personally. Court seeks progress report on kidnapping investigation ahead of December 3 hearing.
Delhi Metro Timings Change for MCD Bye-Elections
Delhi Metro will start services at 4 AM on November 30 and December 3 for the MCD bye-elections. Check the new schedule, frequency, and how it affects your travel.
Delhi Metro starts at 4 AM for MCD bye-elections
Delhi Metro will start services at 4 AM on November 30 (polling) and December 3 (counting) for MCD bye-elections. Check new timings and plan your travel.
BMC Removes Duplicate Voter Names Ahead of Mumbai Elections
Mumbai's BMC launches door-to-door verification drive to eliminate duplicate voter entries. Over 1 million duplicates found, with one name appearing 103 times. Citizens urged to cooperate with election staff.
SEC Sets Rules for Assisting Physically Weak Voters
State Election Commission releases strict guidelines for voter assistance. Helpers can assist only one person, must be 18+, and cannot be candidates. Learn about the new voting accessibility rules.
Bengal's SIR: 15.5 Lakh Deceased Voters Identified
West Bengal's electoral roll cleanup reveals 15.5 lakh deceased voters & 8.9 lakh permanently shifted. Discover how this impacts the draft voter list and Kolkata's digitization lag.
17 Zilla Parishads Polls Uncertain After SC Ruling
Supreme Court allows Maharashtra local body elections but puts 17 Zilla Parishads and 88 panchayat samitis on hold due to reservation limit breach. SEC to announce schedule by mid-December.
ECI-TMC Standoff Escalates Over Bengal Voter Rolls
Election Commission rebuts TMC allegations, orders police protection for officers in West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision. Draft rolls due December 9.
BLO App Glitch Slows Kolkata Voter Digitization
A technical glitch in the BLO App hampers Kolkata's voter form digitization, slowing progress to just 5% growth before the December 4 deadline. Officials are working on a fix.
TMC alleges 40 SIR-related deaths in West Bengal
Trinamool Congress delegation meets Election Commission, alleges 40 deaths linked to voter roll revision. Party demands answers on SIR process. Read full details.
Lakshadweep becomes first UT with digitized voter forms
Lakshadweep creates history as first Union Territory to complete full digitization of voter forms under SIR 2.0. 55 BLOs conducted house visits across all islands. Learn how this digital leap transforms electoral process.
EC: No Vote Theft Complaints in Bihar Elections
Election Commission reveals opposition parties filed no formal complaints about EVM tampering or voter list errors in Bihar 2025 assembly elections. Read the full investigation.
LADC Election EVMs Commissioned in Lawngtlai
Electronic voting machines commissioned for Lai Autonomous District Council election on December 3. All 111 polling stations prepared with technical support from BEL engineers.
74% voter forms digitised, EC's deadline nears
With 7 days left, the Election Commission has digitised 74% of voter forms in 9 states & 3 UTs. Lakshadweep achieves 100%, while UP lags. Get the latest updates on the electoral roll revision.
200+ Gandhinagar BLOs Protest Over Stress, Odd Hours
Over 200 Booth Level Officers in Gandhinagar protest against odd working hours, public misbehavior, and digitisation challenges during electoral roll revision. Read their full demands.
Lost for 40 Years, Man Reunites With Family in Bhilwara
After 40 years missing, Uday Singh Rawat reunited with his family in Bhilwara through an Election Commission voter verification campaign. Read this heartwarming story of memory, hope and family bonds.
CPM: Special Revision Disenfranchises Voters
CPM alleges West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision causes voter disenfranchisement, stress, and deaths. Learn about the political controversy and Election Commission's response.
Bengal Voter Roll Mapping Hits 95.7% in SIR
West Bengal's electoral roll mapping shows dramatic improvement, reaching 95.7% success rate in ongoing SIR exercise. Learn how delimitation and booth expansion affected initial figures.
TMC Challenges Election Commission Over Bengal Voter Revision
Trinamool Congress delegation meets CEC, alleges SIR targets Bengalis disproportionately and caused BLO deaths. Party questions EC's neutrality in electoral process.
TMC accuses EC over BLO deaths during voter list revision
TMC delegation meets CEC Gyanesh Kumar, submits list of 40 deaths including 17 BLOs linked to special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal. Details inside.
UP Voter Digitization Reaches 48% Mark
Uttar Pradesh's voter form digitization crosses 48% with 7.34 crore forms processed. Chief Electoral Officer urges voters to submit forms with photos for timely electoral roll updates.
Maharashtra Local Body Polls Deadline Extended
Maharashtra State Election Commission extends campaign deadline for local body elections to 10 PM on December 1. Key political parties get extra time for voter outreach.
21 Ghaziabad BLOs booked over election duty negligence
Ghaziabad Police files FIR against 21 Booth Level Officers for negligence in Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. DM reveals only 30% work completed. Details inside.
Congress: 26 BLO Deaths in 20 Days, BJP Diverting Attention
Congress alleges BJP responsible for 26 BLO deaths, accuses party of vote theft diversion. CEC's hasty SIR creating work pressure, targeting specific social groups. Read full investigation.
21 BLOs booked for negligence in Ghaziabad election work
Ghaziabad Police files FIR against 21 Booth Level Officers for negligence in Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Only 30% work completed despite 28 lakh voters.
Congress Reviews Bihar Defeat, Internal Clashes Emerge
Senior Congress functionaries cite misplaced priorities on SIR/vote chori over local issues like cost of living as key reasons for the Bihar poll defeat. Internal review demands accountability.
SC on Election Commission's SIR Exercise: Fair Process Key
Supreme Court hears arguments on Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. CJI emphasizes fair, transparent processes can be adopted. Next hearing December 2.
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