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TMC faction war reaches ECI as Ritabrata Banerjee-led delegation arrives in Delhi

A rebel Trinamool Congress faction met the Election Commission regarding party leadership. The delegation, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, sought recognition as the legitimate party leadership. This meeting precedes nominations for upcoming West Bengal by-elections. The Election Commission scheduled the meeting for September 12, 2026. The by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar…

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A Delhi SIR mystery: 728 of 729 voters deleted in booth, poll official says their homes ‘unauthorised’

Before Delhi's Special Intensive Revision, one booth covering part of Bela Estate — a jhuggi-jhopri cluster on the Yamuna floodplains in Zone O — had 729 registered voters. When the draft roll was published in August, it retained just one name: a 99.8 percent deletion rate at this single booth.

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AAP alleges fraud as Raghav Chadha makes it to Delhi voter rolls

Deleted in Punjab’s special intensive revision, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name is now available in Delhi’s draft roll.

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Raghav Chadha hits back at AAP over voter roll row, says followed all ECI procedures

Raghav Chadha denied Aam Aadmi Party's allegations regarding his voter registration. He stated that all Election Commission of India guidelines were followed. The Election Commission clarified the standard procedures for electoral roll modifications. AAP questioned how Chadha's name appeared after a draft roll was published. This situation raises questions about…

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Over 54,000 names removed from Sikkim electoral rolls after SIR exercise

Sikkim's electoral roll saw 54,209 names removed after a special revision. The final list now contains 418,467 registered voters for future elections. This intensive exercise aimed to eliminate ghost entries and ensure accuracy. The revision process also led to an increase in polling stations. The state now has 625 polling…

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'ECI eliminated 15% of India's population': Ex-CEC Quraishi takes dig at SIR, questions illegal immigrant numbers

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi criticised the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, questioning how many illegal immigrants it has identified while citing the exclusion of crores of voters. He alleged the exercise could undermine democracy, as the SIR continues across several states amid opposition criticism and…

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97 crore voters, 1.8 crore election workers: CEC highlights scale of India's polls

India's Chief Election Commissioner referred to the impressive 97 crore voters as the largest family globally. During general elections, the Election Commission of India transforms into the world's biggest organization, facilitating connection among 1.8 crore officials via the ECINET platform. This essential tool ensures streamlined communication and holds extensive electoral…

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Exclusive: Inside the bulk objections targeting Muslims in Uttarakhand’s SIR

Five men in five Uttarakhand assembly constituencies filed 6,500 objections to strike voters off the rolls in the ongoing special intensive revision. Every name they targeted is Muslim. Each of the five is linked to the BJP.

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ECI refuses RTI details on CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s official visits, claims ‘personal information’

Saket Gokhale, a former MP, has alleged that the Election Commission is withholding information about CEC Gyanesh Kumar's official travel. The commission has referred to personal information provisions under the RTI Act to deny sharing financial details, which Gokhale contests. He expressed that expenses related to public duties should not…

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Close to 100 crore electors have voter cards in India: EC officials

Indian Election Commission officials clarified voter identification procedures after US President Donald Trump's comments. Nearly 100 crore electors have received special Electoral Photo Identity Cards for voting. Polling in India relies on these photo identity cards for all registered voters. Electoral rolls are prepared and audited by booth-level officers and…

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Supreme Court refuses to interfere with ECI's decision to keep 2002 as base year for SIR in Sikkim

The Supreme Court declined to alter the Election Commission's base year for Sikkim's electoral rolls. Justices dismissed a petition seeking 1993 as the base year instead of 2002. The court stated the goalposts cannot shift mid-exercise for the ongoing revision. Voters enrolled in 2002 have participated in subsequent state polls.…

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Telangana SIR: AIMIM chief Owaisi claims BLOs refusing enumeration forms on Aug 9-10, seeks ECI intervention

Asaduddin Owaisi urged election officials to address complaints about enumeration form rejections. He highlighted that Booth Level Officers cited holidays, impacting voter registration deadlines. Meanwhile, N Ramchander Rao urged vigilance against ineligible names in voter lists. BJP workers are actively assisting eligible voters during the electoral roll revision.

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SIR to be launched in Tripura from September 5: CEO

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tripura is set to commence on September 5, 2026. Enumerators will start visiting homes to collect forms from September 15 to October 14. The draft electoral rolls will be unveiled on October 21, allowing for claims and objections. Those dissatisfied with the…

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‘11-hour days, zero rest’: Delhi’s teachers say they are breaking under SIR duty

“We are not computers or robots that we will do BLO work after teaching hours too,” says Rajat*, a higher secondary teacher in Ambedkar Nagar, South Delhi.

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Datia election result 2026: In BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari vs Congress' Ghanshyam Singh contest, who is winning?

Vote counting for the Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh commenced on Monday. This bypoll became necessary after former MLA Rajendra Bharti faced disqualification. The main contest is expected between BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari and Congress nominee Ghanshyam Singh. A total of twenty-one candidates are participating in this significant electoral…

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EC extends Telangana electoral roll revision schedule, final list on Oct 19

The Election Commission of India has extended the special intensive revision schedule for Telangana's electoral rolls. Final electoral rolls for Telangana will now be published on October 19, 2026. House-to-house enumeration and polling station rationalisation will continue until August 10. Andhra Pradesh has published its draft electoral rolls after completing…

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Andhra Pradesh SIR: Claims, objections open till Aug 30

Andhra Pradesh's draft electoral rolls were published after an intensive revision exercise. Over 3.71 crore electors submitted forms, while 15.22 lakh were identified as deceased. Another 22.30 lakh electors were categorized as permanently shifted or absent. Claims and objections can be submitted until August 31 for corrections. The final electoral…

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Mamata Banerjee opposes further extension in EC probe involving TMC

Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission to conclude an ongoing inquiry. She requested the poll panel to finalize proceedings concerning the Trinamool Congress party. Banerjee stated the party had submitted its comments by the stipulated deadline. She expressed concern over extensions granted to Ritrabrata Banerjee for his reply. The TMC…

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Delhi HC questions ECI's authority to deploy teachers for electoral roll revision, seeks affidavit

The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its decision to deploy school teachers for Booth Level Officer (BLO) duties during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the national capital, asking under what authority teachers were being compelled to perform…

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SC urged to hear PIL against promise, distribution of freebies by political parties

The Supreme Court heard a plea to seize symbols or deregister parties promising freebies. Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay urged an early hearing for the PIL filed in 2022. The court had previously sought replies from the Centre and Election Commission. The petition argues freebies unduly influence voters and disturb the electoral…

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SC seeks ECI's response on MDMK's plea against SIR in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea against Tamil Nadu's electoral roll revision. Several political parties have also approached the apex court challenging this exercise. The Special Intensive Revision aims to update voter lists across several states. This process could potentially disenfranchise voters without due process. The final voter list…

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Asaduddin Owaisi urges voters to submit SIR forms by July 20, claims link to citizenship

Asaduddin Owaisi urged voters to submit SIR enumeration forms early. He stated the process is linked to citizenship and offered app assistance. Owaisi challenged radicalisation narratives, citing targeted violence as true extremism. He also questioned mosque destruction as a form of radicalisation. Special prayers for rain are scheduled for July…

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India emerges as preferred election management partner as Indonesia eyes EVMs

An upcoming agreement between India and Indonesia will enhance cooperation in election technology. This collaboration will enable both nations to share best practices and strengthen their election authorities' capabilities. India's innovative Electronic Voting Machines are earning worldwide recognition, with several countries adopting these technologies along with indelible ink, underscoring India's…

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Manipur SIR: Over 19.34 lakh enumeration forms collected; final electoral roll on Sept 6

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday published the draft electoral roll for Manipur following the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, during which over 19.34 lakh enumeration forms were collected from eligible electors across the state.

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BJP's Boora Narsaiah Goud claims 'family rule' triggered expected split in TMC

BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud asserted that the Trinamool Congress's internal turmoil was predictable, citing alleged suppression under Mamata Banerjee's leadership. He claimed a significant number of MLAs and MPs have broken away, forming a 'real TMC' due to a lack of freedom. This internal crisis intensified after a large…

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