Election Commission controversy
Bengal Teachers Facing Health Crisis Due to Election Commission's SIR Duties: Growing Controversy in West Bengal
Nov 23, 2025 03:39 pm CST
A growing crisis unfolds in West Bengal as another Booth Level Officer (BLO), Kamal Naskar, has been hospitalized due to stress from Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duties. This incident follows a recent BLO suicide, intensifying the conflict between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission over workload concerns for teachers assigned electoral responsibilities ahead of upcoming Assembly polls.
Kerala BLOs Boycott Election Duties Following Colleague's Suicide Due to Work Pressure
Nov 17, 2025 06:51 pm CST
Booth-level officers across Kerala have boycotted Special Intensive Revision work after a colleague, Aneesh George, died by suicide allegedly due to extreme work pressure. The incident has sparked statewide protests by government employee unions demanding better working conditions, while opposition leaders claim political intimidation may have played a role in the tragedy. The controversy highlights growing concerns about the electoral revision process and its impact on democratic representation.
Controversy Erupts: Digvijaya Singh and Robert Vadra Challenge Bihar Election Results Amid BJP Defense
Nov 17, 2025 12:13 am CST
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and Robert Vadra have sparked controversy by alleging Bihar's assembly election results were manipulated and unfair, comparing them to elections in authoritarian regimes. BJP officials swiftly rejected these claims as baseless and defeat-driven, defending India's electoral process while highlighting their campaign success in the state. The dispute centers on accusations of voter list manipulation and questionable Election Commission practices, setting the stage for an intensifying political confrontation.
Congress Faces Organizational Failure in Bihar Elections as NDA Secures Landslide Victory
Nov 14, 2025 08:55 pm CST
The Congress party secured only one seat in the Bihar assembly elections, with party leaders attributing the poor performance to organizational weakness. As the NDA celebrates a landslide victory powered by caste calculations and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's popularity, Congress members offered critical self-assessment while some blamed the Election Commission for alleged irregularities during the record 67.13% voter turnout, the highest since 1951.