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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…

The Economic Times

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.

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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…

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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.…

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BJP retains Manjalpur assembly seat in Gujarat; Satish Patel defeats Cong rival by more than 30,000 votes

The BJP candidate Satish Govindbhai Patel won the Manjalpur bypoll in Vadodara. Patel defeated his Congress challenger Bhikhabhai Rabari by a significant margin of votes. The saffron party retained its stronghold after all counting rounds were completed. Rabari alleged misuse of government machinery and violations of the election code. The…

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Bhumjaithai raps iLaw over Senate poll probe

The Bhumjaithai Party has accused iLaw of applying double standards in its scrutiny of the 2024 Senate election, saying it had overlooked similar conduct by the Progressive Movement.

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EC must end poll doubts

Allegations surrounding last year's Senate election have intensified scrutiny of the Election Commission (EC) and senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT).

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Delhi SIR: Over 75 lakh voter verification forms digitised

Over 75 lakh enumeration forms have been digitized in Delhi's electoral roll revision. This effort has successfully covered more than 52 percent of the total electorate. Outer North district leads the digitisation drive with the highest percentage of forms uploaded. Distribution of enumeration forms is complete in ten of the…

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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…

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The Senate and Thailand's decay

Those who have been wondering why and how Thailand has lost its way in the world and at home should focus on what's been happening with the Senate. The current 200-member upper chamber mandated by the 2017 constitution, drafted and promulgated under a military government following the May 2014 military…

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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.

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Sudip Bandyopadhyay hits back at Oppn, TMC; says NCPI 'recognised' by EC

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India asserted its recognized status by the Election Commission. Opposition parties staged a walkout during an all-party meeting over invited rebel MPs. Sudip Bandyopadhyay stated the NCPI is the largest constituent of the ruling NDA. He also demanded that smaller parties should not receive front-row…

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Supreme Court seeks responses of EC, Bengal govt on plea for data on claims of voters deleted under SIR

The Supreme Court has asked election officials to address issues surrounding voter data transparency. A PIL points out the challenges of handling claims and objections, revealing delays that affect numerous excluded voters' access to vital welfare schemes and certificates. The court stressed the duty of the Election Commission in citizenship…

The Economic Times

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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In Bengaluru and Hyderabad, BLOs point to crushing workload, physical exhaustion

Parveen Begum puts her pen down and drops her writing pad onto the table in front of her. “Please give me a couple of minutes, my hand hurts,” she tells the sympathetic couple seated across from her. The table at the Anganwadi centre in Hyderabad’s Baggikhana slum is buried under…

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Election Commission ready for 'One Nation One Election' with 6-month notice, says panel chief

Expressing a readiness for simultaneous polls, the Election Commission has stated that it can proceed with just six months' notice. Ongoing discussions among parliamentary committees concerning the One Nation One Election proposal are indeed fruitful. Experts in constitutional law argue that this scheme aligns with the constitution. Support from civil…

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Senators blast People’s Party for ‘false’ poll claims

A group of senators has accused the opposition People’s Party (PP) of misleading the public with false claims about the 2024 Senate election in an effort to discredit the upper House.

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SIR process in Delhi extended, final rolls to be published on Oct 19: Election Commission

The Election Commission has extended the schedule for Delhi's special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Draft electoral rolls will now be published on August 17, and the final list on October 19. House-to-house visits, initially ending July 29, will now continue until August 8. Delhi is part of Phase 3…

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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

No rift in NCP, Sachchidanand Singh's letter carries no weight: Praful Patel

Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel stated there is no internal party rift. He dismissed a legal challenge questioning Sunetra Pawar's election as party president. A legal notice alleged the election process lacked constitutional adherence and proper delegate notification. The party spokesperson asserted all rules were followed during the February…

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Ritabrata-led faction should not be given more time for reply : Mamata Banerjee to EC

Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission not to extend deadlines for a rival faction. The rebel group, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, claimed to be the real Trinamool Congress. The Election Commission had granted an extension to the rebel faction for submitting its response. Mamata Banerjee's group submitted its reply within…

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EC urged to open senate ballot boxes

Senior opposition politicians have intensified allegations of widespread fraud in the 2024 senate election, claiming the process was designed to install a bloc of senators capable of controlling key independent institutions and calling on the Election Commission (EC) to open ballot boxes to verify evidence.

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New voters have to also submit parents' SIR details for inclusion in electoral rolls

New voter applicants must now submit parents' Special Intensive Revision details. The Election Commission mandates this requirement for Form 6 inclusion. Officials defended the Special Intensive Revision process as transparent and constitutional. They stated the revision aims to include eligible citizens and remove duplicates.

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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…

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Rebel TMC builds parallel organisation as Anubrata Mondal joins Ritabrata Banerjee camp

The Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel TMC faction has unveiled parallel state and district committees. Longtime loyalists, including Anubrata Mondal, have joined the rebel group, signaling institutional building. This move signifies a shift beyond challenging Mamata Banerjee's leadership and towards a parallel party apparatus. The faction is also seeking recognition as the…

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