The Latest Breaking News from The Election Commission

Opposition attacking EC over SIR to mask poll defeats, displaying 'peak hypocrisy': BJP

The BJP has accused opposition parties of "peak hypocrisy" for criticizing the Election Commission's electoral roll revision process. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated that opposition parties conveniently support the same exercise when it benefits them politically, but oppose it elsewhere to create excuses for electoral losses. He alleged that the…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

SIR process lacks transparency: Aam Admi Party

The Aam Aadmi Party has criticized the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for electoral rolls in Delhi, labeling it as "non-transparent." AAP's Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj highlighted the party's past requests for deleted voter names and addresses, which were denied, preventing verification of residency. The month-long voter…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

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

TMC rebel faction says it is the 'real' party, claims majority support among Bengal MLAs

Addressing a press conference, Banerjee said, "It is a routine process. Whenever there is a special session or any session, it must be apprised to the Election Commission of India and to the state body also. So that's a normal process. We have just followed what needs to be done...…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

BJP's Dilip Ghosh takes swipe at TMC amid escalating internal power struggle

West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress is embroiled in a deep internal crisis as rival factions vie for control. Rebel MLAs, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, have declared a parallel leadership, challenging Mamata Banerjee's authority. The Election Commission is expected to mediate the dispute, while the party's disciplinary committee has expelled several…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Mamata Banerjee tightens grip over TMC as party files fresh leadership list with EC

The Trinamool Congress is facing an internal revolt, prompting Mamata Banerjee's faction to submit a new list of office bearers to the Election Commission, solidifying her leadership. A breakaway group, claiming significant support, has declared its own parallel committee, citing the expiry of the previous one. Loyalists have vehemently dismissed…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Mamata Banerjee claims TMC Chairperson role in letter to EC even as rebels name Arup Roy

A significant rift has emerged within the Trinamool Congress as rebel MLAs appointed Arup Roy as the new party chairperson, sidelining Mamata Banerjee. Despite this, Banerjee submitted a list to the Election Commission naming herself as chief. The dispute over leadership, party funds, and the election symbol intensifies as 58…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental right

The Congress is advocating for the right to vote to be declared a fundamental right, citing concerns over voter suppression and arbitrary disqualifications. Citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that recognized the right to walk on footpaths as fundamental, the party argues that elevating the right to vote would provide…

The Economic Times · Jun 21