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In seat Kejriwal lost by thin margin, 40% names added before 2025 polls now missing in SIR draft

At the Blind Relief Association campus in the New Delhi constituency, 10 voters who were added to the electoral roll in January 2025, a month before the assembly elections, have now been removed. The reason recorded for their deletion: “permanently shifted.”

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Bharat Ratna scientist gets SIR notice? Bengaluru DEO clarifies whether 92-year-old Prof C N R Rao was summoned

Election officials clarified that no notice was served to Professor C N R Rao. Enumeration forms were respectfully handed over to him and his family members. His name appeared differently in the 2002 and current electoral records. The Booth Level Officer recommended his inclusion without issuing a formal notice. Necessary…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

Name deleted from SIR voter list? Check which form to use, required documents and where to file the claim to get your name added before September 30 deadline

Name missing from SIR: If your name is missing from the draft electoral roll published after the Special Intensive Revision, you can still seek inclusion during the claims and objections period. Here's the right form to check, necessary documents and where to file your claim to get your name included…

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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…

The Economic Times

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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Odisha SIR: Decision on claims, objections to be taken by Sep 17, final voter list on Sep 21

Odisha's final voter list will be published on September 21. Decisions on claims and objections will be finalized by September 17. Over 3.09 crore eligible voters are considered for the final list. Youth enthusiasm led to 2.79 lakh new name registrations. The opposition BJD requested an extension due to flood…

The Economic Times

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…

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Maharashtra SIR: Over 2 crore voter forms uncollected; NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar raises objections

More than two crore voter forms remain uncollected in Maharashtra during the ongoing revision process. Electors were either absent, deceased, or had shifted their residences, according to official data. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar raised objections regarding the exclusion of these voter names. He claimed that around 34 lakh voters…

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2 Murshidabad MPs meet Suvendu over loudspeaker removal from mosques, allege 'Muslims being targeted'

Two Murshidabad MPs met Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari regarding mosque loudspeaker removals. They expressed concern that Muslims are being targeted in the state. The MPs also requested intervention for pending cases at SIR tribunals. Genuine voters await tribunal decisions, impacting various essential services.

The Economic Times

No voter deletion in SIR over missing 2002 electoral roll information: Delhi CEO

Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer clarified no voter names are deleted automatically. Exclusion from draft rolls only occurs if forms are not submitted or eligibility is lacking. Voters not found in the 2002 list can provide relative details for inclusion. Notices will be issued to voters for document submission by September…

The Economic Times

‘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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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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Congress' Jairam Ramesh calls Gyanesh Kumar a 'weapon of mass destruction' for electoral rolls

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the Chief Election Commissioner a "weapon of mass destruction" for electoral rolls. Opposition parties submitted a notice seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar from his position. This demand stems from alleged "proved misbehaviour" and "partisan asymmetry" in enforcing the Model Code. The Monsoon session of…

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SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial polls

A new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accurate voter lists. The textbook commends the Election Commission of India for conducting impartial polls amidst challenges like fake news and intimidation. While the SIR aims to update rolls,…

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SIR drive begins in Telangana, 36,000 BLOs set to knock on doors

Telangana has launched a comprehensive house-to-house enumeration for electoral rolls, involving 36,000 Booth Level Officers until July 24. The draft roll will be published on July 31, with the final version on October 1. Officials assure genuine voters their names will remain, emphasizing timely completion. Over 3,500 supervisors and 1,000…

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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…

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Bengal SIR: Tribunals dispose of 6,581 appeals so far, allow 61.5% cases back in voter rolls

West Bengal's appellate tribunals have processed only a small percentage of nearly 25 lakh appeals concerning electoral roll revisions. Out of over 6,500 cases decided, about 61.5 percent were allowed, reinstating names on voter lists. Many appeals remain pending. Tribunals were formed following Supreme Court directives to address grievances.

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4 tests, 1 question: Did SIR shape Bengal outcome?

On May 4, the BJP clinched 207 of 294 seats in West Bengal. It was historic. So was what preceded it.

The Economic Times

From Bengal to Assam, Hindutva rewrites the east: BJP's landslide ends era of regional strongmen

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, marking a shift in eastern India's political landscape. Regional leaders have been replaced by the BJP. Actor Vijay's party has secured a remarkable win in Tamil Nadu. The Congress party will now govern three states. These election results…

The Economic Times

SIR omissions and errors of commission

Recent Indian state elections saw surprising outcomes. However, electoral roll changes, especially in West Bengal, raise serious questions. Millions were removed from voter lists, impacting specific communities and parties. This process lacked transparency and safeguards. The writer argues that these alterations undermine the legitimacy of the election results. An independent…

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Deleted despite documents: Inside West Bengal’s ‘political’ SIR

The run-up to elections in West Bengal has been anything but normal. The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has led to the exclusion of nearly 90 lakh voters from the electoral rolls. Of these, 27 lakh were excluded after being placed “under adjudication” over “logical discrepancies” in their documents,…

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Bengal’s migrant workers caught between ‘ghuspaithiya’ politics and SIR deletions

Md Anikul Hoque, a migrant labourer from Samserganj in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, has waited through many crises. He stood in queues for food, water, and cash during demonetisation in 2016. He worked through the Covid-19 lockdown inside sealed buildings in Odisha “like a thief in a prison” waiting to…

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