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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…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

SIR enumeration forms haven't reached even 50% of residents in Delhi's villages, unauthorised colonies, says AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party claims widespread issues with voter list revisions in Delhi. Many residents in villages and unauthorized colonies did not receive enumeration forms. The party alleges that BLOs are instructed to mark voters as shifted, deleting their names. This exercise has already led to the deletion of millions…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

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 24

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PM named in new petition for Senate poll probe

The opposition has been urged to investigate nine senior Bhumjaithai Party figures including Prime Minister Anutin Charnviurakul for alleged involvement in manipulating the 2024 Senate election.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

No pressure from UPA govt during my tenure as CEC: S Y Quraishi

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi stated no government pressure was faced. He noted the Election Commission's strong image prevented any such approaches. Election dates were kept secret, even from intelligence agencies. The government learned of election announcements during press conferences. Quraishi has no information suggesting the situation has…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

When Manmohan Singh told then-CEC Quraishi- 'I will commit suicide'

Former CEC SY Quraishi recounts Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's profound respect for the Election Commission. Singh expressed deep anguish over ministerial loose talk concerning the poll watchdog's functioning. He emphasized the Election Commission's vital role as the soul of democracy. The former Prime Minister offered to commit suicide if the…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

SIR draft electoral rolls: Voter base in four states shrinks by 22 lakh

Around 22 lakh voters are missing from draft electoral rolls in four states. Odisha alone saw over 20 lakh names dropped from its voter list. This revision is part of a special intensive exercise underway across several regions. Eligible citizens can still apply for inclusion in the final voter lists.…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

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Election Commission starts SIR voter list verification in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Jharkhand: Important FAQs and what happens if you're not at home?

The Election Commission of India has initiated a Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls across Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Meghalaya, and Jharkhand. Booth Level Officers are conducting door-to-door verification to update electoral data, ensuring accuracy by identifying eligible voters and removing ineligible entries. This crucial exercise aims to maintain clean voter…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

One year of Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision: Over 5.8 crore names deleted from electoral rolls

Over 5.8 crore voters have been removed from electoral rolls across 12 states and Union territories in a year-long purification drive by the Election Commission. While the EC maintains the exercise targets duplicate and ineligible voters, opposition parties allege disenfranchisement. The Supreme Court has upheld the revision's validity, and the…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Including Election Commission chapter in NCERT book is absolutely wrong: TMC's Saugata Roy

A TMC MP has strongly criticized the inclusion of praise for the Election Commission in an NCERT Class 9 textbook, deeming it 'absolutely wrong.' The textbook lauded India's electoral process as 'unparalleled' and highlighted the ECI's efforts to ensure impartiality despite challenges like misinformation and intimidation. The MP's objection stems…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

LME in Hyderabad as SIR stokes fear

89 lakh voter records in Telangana have been flagged for scrutiny during the Election Commission's pre-SIR exercise. For officials, these are records that need to be checked. But for many voters, SIR has raised a worrying question: What if a spelling mistake, an old address, or mismatched documents affect their…

Newslaundry · Jun 22

‘Bangkok Vote’ campaign aims to spur turnout

More than 700 Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) officials and staff gathered on Tuesday to pledge their commitment to a transparent, fair and politically neutral governor election amid concerns by incumbent governor Chadchart Sittipunt about voter turnout on June 28.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16

TMC MPs' NCPI merger bid revives memories of Arunachal's Khandu playbook

Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to merge with a lesser-known party. This move echoes a 2016 Arunachal Pradesh political realignment. Legal opinions are sought on the merger's validity. Constitutional experts highlight that only a political party can merge, not individual legislators. The TMC leadership disputes the rebel MPs' merger…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Election Commission chief risks dismissal

Election Commission (EC) secretary-general Sawaeng Boonmee is facing possible dismissal after reportedly failing to meet the annual performance benchmark set by the EC, with a final decision expected this month.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5

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Newslaundry · May 29

Not a purge, a protection: SC backs EC’s voter drive as a democratic shield

In a judgement that clearly reaffirms some core tenets of election laws in India, the Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. It is one of the most important election-law rulings since Lakshmi Charan Sen v. A.K.M. Hassan Uzzaman (1985).…

The Economic Times · May 27

SIR verdict: Outcome was apparent; BJP will decide who can vote, says Yogendra Yadav

The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Activist Yogendra Yadav strongly criticizes the verdict. He claims the ruling BJP will now determine who can vote. Yadav alleges the court focused on grievance redressal instead of constitutional validity. He believes the decision authorizes the…

The Economic Times · May 27

Supreme Court upholds ECI’s Bihar voter roll revision, says SIR ‘legally tenable’

The Supreme Court has validated the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, deeming the process "legitimate and constitutional." The court ruled that the exercise, despite differing from ordinary revision methods, is legally sound and empowers the ECI to ensure accurate voter lists ahead of future…

Bangkok Post · May 26

People’s Party faces another dissolution bid

Election Commission reviewing petition arising from comments about Privy Council

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The Economic Times · May 14

EC rolls out SIR Phase III across India except J&K, Ladakh & Himachal Pradesh

The Election Commission of India has launched Phase III of its Special Intensive Revision exercise. This initiative will update electoral rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories. Nearly 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers will conduct door-to-door verification of 36.73 crore voters. Political parties will support the process through 3.42…

The Economic Times · May 12

Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?

Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, with opposition parties alleging political favouritism due to Agarwal's recent role as Chief Electoral Officer during the state's Assembly elections.

Newslaundry · Apr 18

Appellate tribunals or a black hole? Where the Bengal SIR goes to bury a ‘second chance’

The Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation, which houses all 19 appellate tribunals set up by the Election Commission in West Bengal, is completely restricted. CAPF and West Bengal Police guard the gates, and no one is allowed in unless the judges have formally summoned them.

Newslaundry · Apr 13

Jobs, corruption, SIR | Mahua Moitra on the Mamata mandate

With voting in West Bengal less than two weeks away, questions abound as to whether the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise will hurt the incumbent Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) chances. Concerns are mounting over the reported targeting of Muslim-dominated constituencies where the party has historically been strong. At the…

Newslaundry · Apr 8

‘No disease’, only ‘impediment removal’: Delhi meet flags Bengal’s 90 lakh voter deletions

Two days after the Election Commission of India released another list of deleted voters in West Bengal’s controversial special intensive revision, political activist Yogendra Yadav on Wednesday said that deletions would “critically” affect the governing Trinamool Congress in 19-25 constituencies in the upcoming assembly polls. In the 2021 state polls,…

The Times of India · Feb 14

Bangladesh’s new cabinet to take oath on February 17

Newly elected members of Bangladesh parliament are set to take oath on February 17, Dhaka Tribune reported on Saturday. The cabinet members are scheduled to be sworn in later the same day, the the report said, citing Election Commission secretary Akhtar Ahmed.

The Times of India · Jan 24

80 minority candidates in fray in Bangladesh polls

A significant 80 candidates from religious and ethnic minority groups are vying for seats in Bangladesh's upcoming national election, with 12 running independently. While the ruling Awami League is absent, 22 parties, including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, have put forward 68 minority candidates. Notably, Jamaat-e-Islami has nominated its first-ever minority candidate.

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