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South Central 95: Parakala Prabhakar on the ECI, SIR and the deletion of voters

In this week’s South Central, hosts Pooja Prasanna and Anisha Sheth are joined by political economist and author Dr Parakala Prabhakar for an extended conversation on the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the deletion of voters and the larger questions these developments…

Newslaundry · 1h ago

HC declines to pass urgent interim order staying voter deletion under SIR in Maharashtra

The Bombay High Court has decided not to intervene in the voter deletion issue in Maharashtra for now. While hearing a petition, the court referenced ongoing proceedings in the Supreme Court that will address the matter. The petitioner alleged improper voter exclusions during recent enumeration activities conducted by the Election…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Any process disenfranchising millions of citizens is intrinsically arbitrary: SC Judge Ujjal Bhuyan

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed concerns about disenfranchising millions of citizens without voting rights. He stated such actions are intrinsically arbitrary and undermine constitutional values. His statements were made during the NALSAR BRS Moot Court Competition. This comes amid scrutiny of the Election Commission of India, particularly regarding the Special Intensive…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

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Beyond ‘cleaning’ voter rolls: The digital machinery behind SIR

The Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Indian government have consistently framed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as a routine and much-needed clean-up of India’s electoral rolls.

Newslaundry · Oct 3

Who controls your right to vote? Four questions the ECI must answer

The Election Commission of India’s functioning is under public scrutiny like never before. The resentment around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that has left a large population of Indians – often the most marginalised – scrambling for documents is understandable. But the issues raised by the recent Indian Express investigation…

Newslaundry · Sep 30

'Throwing mud on EC amounts to throwing mud on democracy': BJP's Prakash Reddy amid SIR row

BJP leader Prakash Reddy criticized Opposition parties for attacking the Election Commission of India. He explained that such actions undermine democracy and constitutional integrity. Reddy emphasized that individuals should respect institutional functions and not disrupt them. He also refuted claims of dissent within the Election Commission regarding electoral processes. Opposition…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

ECI revises SIR notices after Indian Express report — and puts out a unity photo

The Election Commission of India (ECI) says voters who receive SIR notices over unmapped records or logical discrepancies will no longer have to appear for hearings – Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will instead visit their homes to collect documents, with hearings held only in exceptional cases. The Commission has also…

Newslaundry · Sep 26

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"Laying groundwork to explain their future defeats": BJP's Ram Kadam hits back at opposition over SIR row

Ram Kadam defended the credibility of the Election Commission of India amid ongoing political criticism. He stated that allegations against the EC must be supported by factual evidence. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised concerns about changes made to voter registration processes.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Delhi SIR: ECI announces special camps on Sept 27 to enrol left-out eligible electors; 1.21 lakh Form-6 applications received

The Election Commission of India will hold special enrollment camps across Delhi on September 27. Citizens who are eligible but not included in the draft electoral roll can apply during these camps. Additionally, there will be special camps on September 29 and 30 for young electors aged 18-25 years at…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

"Resign and face action": Oppn escalates attack on CEC over EC dissent report; BJP calls it "false allegations"

A significant political clash is brewing between the BJP and various opposition factions concerning the Election Commission of India. Accusations of turmoil within the Commission are leading to rising calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition groups, notably Congress and Samajwadi Party, allege that the Commission…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Journalists detained, microphone snatched as Delhi Police remove protesters from Jantar Mantar

At least two journalists covering a protest against the Election Commission of India at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Friday alleged that they were forcibly detained and manhandled by Delhi Police personnel.

Newslaundry · Sep 25

Inside the ECI’s ‘black box’: IE investigation proves print journalism still has bite

Mainstream print media “abhi jinda hai” (still alive). That’s the conclusion we can draw from the September 23 investigative report helmed by Ritika Chopra of The Indian Express on dissent within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over how the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being conducted.…

Newslaundry · Sep 25

Delhi HC asks ECI to decide Akhand Karni Party's registration plea within four weeks

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to treat as a representation a plea seeking registration of the Akhand Karni Party and decide it within a time frame, preferably four weeks.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

BJP's Sambit Patra slams Opposition amid Election Commission SIR dissent row; hails democracy

BJP MP Sambit Patra defended the Election Commission amid the SIR row, saying correspondence among the three Election Commissioners on 14 occasions showed that the poll panel had engaged in official deliberations.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

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Newslaundry · Sep 23

IE investigation: Ex-CEC calls dissent ‘unprecedented’, but some media outlets fall for ‘sources’ again

An investigation in The Indian Express has raised serious questions about the functioning of the Election Commission. Over the past 10 months, two of its three Election Commissioners recorded at least 14 formal, on-record objections to decisions taken in the Commission’s name.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

MLC polls for five seats in Maharashtra on October 23

The Election Commission of India announced biennial elections for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats. These elections will fill vacancies arising from member retirements on December 6, 2026. Voting is scheduled for October 23, with results to be declared on October 27. The entire election process will be concluded by October…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats in UP, Uttarakhand, Bengal on October 16; MLC polls for 28 seats on October 23

The Election Commission of India announced election schedules for Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils. Biennial elections will fill 12 Rajya Sabha seats across three states. Simultaneously, 28 Legislative Council seats will see biennial elections in 4 states. Polling for Rajya Sabha seats is scheduled for October 16. Legislative Council elections…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Calcutta HC extends interim order on AITC's three HDFC Bank accounts till January 29

In a significant ruling, the Calcutta High Court has extended the interim order on three AITC bank accounts, which will stay in effect until January 29, 2027. A Special Officer will oversee these accounts, ensuring essential financial transactions take place during an internal party conflict. The Election Commission of India…

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Newslaundry · Sep 15

South Central 92: Justice Madan Lokur on SIR, fear in judiciary | Meta’s CSAM problem

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by former Supreme Court judge Madan Lokur to discuss a wide range of issues - from the cancellation of law school convocations following student protests against the CJI to mass voter roll discrepancies and the judiciary's hesitation…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

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

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 1

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 5

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.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Karnataka CEO orders house-to-house distribution of SIR forms after complaints

Karnataka CEO V Anbukkumar has directed Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to personally visit homes for distributing voter enumeration forms, addressing complaints of non-compliance. This Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aims to ensure accurate electoral rolls. The process, ongoing until July 29, faces allegations of irregularities from JD(S) and BJP leaders, who…

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