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Uttarakhand SIR: Who is targeting Muslim voters?

A Newslaundry investigation into the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Uttarakhand has revealed a deeply concerning pattern.

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.

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

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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…

Census move signals Feb-March timeline for 2027 assembly polls in five states

The Census exercise advancement in four states sets the election timeline for February-March. Manipur's assembly term ends first, followed by Goa, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. Uttar Pradesh's assembly term concludes later, allowing for early polls. The Election Commission will likely complete polls before Manipur's term expiry. The poll schedule for these…

'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…

SIR legal but not fair: Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa

Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa has called the electoral roll revision unfair. He stated the process is legal but questioned its fairness for millions. Lavasa highlighted concerns about voter alienation and disenchantment with democracy. The Election Commission's claims about foreign nationals were also questioned by opposition parties. These claims were…

Ex-bureaucrat Ashish Joshi claims Delhi Police kept him incommunicado during nine-hour questioning

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Former bureaucrat Ashish Joshi was questioned for nine hours by Delhi Police. The interrogation concerned social media posts about the Election Commission of India. Joshi claimed police did not inform his wife of his whereabouts for several hours. He alleged this violated Supreme Court guidelines regarding detention rights. Joshi urged…

SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Kapil Sibal

Kapil Sibal alleges the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision manipulates voter lists. He claims this exercise aims to help the BJP win upcoming elections. BJP agents reportedly target minority voters for bulk deletions in Jharkhand. Congress leaders also criticized the Election Commission, calling it the "Vote Chori Aayog".

ECI did not share details of deleted voters despite requests: AAP

In a bold claim, AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused the Election Commission of concealing key information on voter deletions. Political factions sought clarity through written requests and meetings, yet the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer's promise to provide this information remains unfulfilled. Alarmingly, 47.5 lakh electors are missing from Delhi's draft…

Delhi SIR draft voter list out: If your name is missing, here's everything you need to know to get it added before the final electoral roll is published on November 4

Delhi SIR draft voter list name inclusion: Delhi’s draft SIR electoral roll has left out around 47.7 lakh voters whose enumeration forms were not received or digitised during the verification exercise. Those missing from the draft can still seek inclusion by filing Form 6 with the required declaration and supporting…

Uttarakhand SIR: The unsolved mystery of BJP agents’ ‘forged’ objections against Muslim voters

In Uttarakhand’s Jhabrera constituency, 35 people listed as applicants in 1,657 objections to the draft electoral roll say they never filed them and that their identities were misused. Most of the voters targeted were Muslim.

Election Commission renews outreach plans for Gen Alpha, Z

The Election Commission is launching new initiatives to engage young voters. These efforts target students from classes nine to twelve and university levels. The commission plans to establish fifty thousand Electoral Literacy Clubs nationwide. This program aims to educate youth about democratic values and electoral processes. The goal is to…

West Bengal SIR: SC directs EC to submit data on pendency of appeals before appellate tribunals

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to submit data on pending electoral roll appeals. Tribunals must adjudicate these appeals in a time-bound manner, the court stated. The poll panel must explain steps taken to streamline appeal disposal processes. Additional tribunals may be constituted if required to expedite the…

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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…

Election Commission pressed on Senate poll case

Pressure is mounting on the Election Commission (EC) after a civic network, a group of reserve senators and a former MP urged the poll regulator to send a 2024 Senate election fraud case allegedly involving 229 people to court without further delay.

ECI revises Maharashtra SIR schedule, final voter list to be published on November 4

The Election Commission has announced an updated schedule for Maharashtra's electoral roll, pushing back crucial deadlines. The publication of the draft electoral roll is now slated for August 31, with the deadline for objections set for September 30. The rationalization of polling stations will wrap up by August 24, and…

Democrats threaten EC over Senate case

The Democrat Party has threatened legal action against the Election Commission (EC) if it drops the Senate vote-rigging case.

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The Election Commission (EC) has failed the public once more by refusing to make its handling of the 2024 Senate election transparent and open to scrutiny.

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A day inside a Delhi SIR camp: Forms, confusion and long days

Delhi is currently undergoing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with the Election Commission extending the deadline to submit forms to August 17. Booth Level Officers are handling everything from distributing and collecting forms to digitising the data. To make the process easier, some local residents have set up…

Supreme Court seeks data on West Bengal SIR appeals before tribunals

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details on electoral roll appeals. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury filed a plea for expeditious disposal of these cases. The court ordered the establishment of independent appellate tribunals headed by former judges. These tribunals will hear appeals from voters whose…

Senate probe risks public trust

As the Election Commission wraps up its probe into Senate election fraud late this month, the public must keep a close eye on the process.

Rohit Pawar alleges BJP running parallel voter check during SIR; ruling party counters claim

NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar alleged BJP is conducting a parallel voter verification exercise. He urged the Election Commission to investigate this alleged parallel system. Pawar claimed BJP BLAs are classifying voters as "Ours", "Suspicious", or "Opponent". State BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban countered Pawar's claims, stating BJP follows EC…

AAP alleges BJP conspiracy to delete 30 lakh Delhi voters through SIR

Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti criticizes the BJP and Election Commission's voter revision process. He claims the exercise aims to delete approximately thirty lakh votes in Delhi. Bharti highlights difficulties faced by voters and tenants in proving their eligibility. He alleges Booth Level Officers are instructed by BJP legislators.…