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India news: Cockroach party demands Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
CJP's Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that the removal of more than 130 million names from draft electoral rolls is designed to benefit the BJP and weaken opposition parties. DW has more.
CEC Kumar should be prosecuted for treason for allowing 'unfair' polls: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for the criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. She alleges he allowed unfair elections by deleting 13 crore voters from electoral rolls. Vadra stated that such actions undermine democracy and the co…
Over 37 lakh appeals pending after Bengal SIR: EC tells Supreme Court
India News: NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday told the Supreme Court that over 37 lakh appeals against the deletion or inclusion of names in West Benga.
SIR notice? Here is what you need to know
Voters are taking significant steps during the Special Intensive Revision period to correct discrepancies in the electoral rolls. Many have turned in birth certificates and passports to establish their identity, while some encounter issues with inconsistencie…
Not opposed to SIR, but want ECI to answer Congress questions: Karnataka Min
Karnataka Congress is closely monitoring the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls, expressing concerns about potential BJP interference. Home Minister Priyank Kharge emphasized that voters shouldn't lose their franchise due to m…
Enumeration phase of SIR begins in 4 states
India News: NNEW DELHI: The enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur has started, the .
Supreme Court upholds Bihar SIR, calls it key to free and fair polls
The Supreme Court has upheld the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The court stated this process is vital for ensuring free and fair elections. The Election Commission of India has the legal right to conduct this exercise. The judgment e…
Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship, says Supreme Court; upholds EC's documentation regime for SIR
In a landmark judgment reinforcing the autonomy of the poll panel, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi upheld the Commission's authority to conduct the SIR of electoral rolls and said that Aadhaar is not proof of c…
SIR cant be struck down , breathes life into poll proces : Supreme Court in electoral rolls case | Legal News
EC set to roll out phase III of SIR in 'coming days'; to cover 22 states, UTs
The Election Commission is preparing to launch the third phase of its Special Intensive Revision of voters' lists. This upcoming exercise will cover the remaining 22 states and Union Territories, aiming to update the electoral rolls for nearly 40 crore electo…