Representation of the People Act
Supreme Court Holds States Accountable for Booth Level Officer Deaths Amid Electoral Pressure
Dec 04, 2025 04:14 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers revising voter lists, holding state governments responsible for their working conditions. Chief Justice Surya Kant directed states to grant leave to unwell BLOs and provide substitutes, responding to a petition by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam about 35-40 BLO deaths. The petition alleged Election Commission coercion through Section 32 threats, while opposition parties claim "inhuman" work pressure on electoral staff.
Maharashtra Election Controversy: Shiv Sena MLA Charged for Violating Voting Privacy in Hingoli Polling Booth
Dec 03, 2025 02:47 am CST
A criminal case has been filed against Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar for allegedly breaching voting confidentiality during Maharashtra's local body elections. Video evidence shows Bangar entering a polling booth and displaying his party's symbol to a female voter in Hingoli district, prompting an Election Commission investigation. The incident occurred during Tuesday's elections across 264 municipal councils where over 6,000 seats were contested.
Election Commission Refutes "False" Claims of Mass Voter Deletion in West Bengal: Supreme Court Submission
Dec 01, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Election Commission has filed an affidavit with the Supreme Court denying allegations of large-scale voter deletion in West Bengal, calling these claims false and politically motivated. The Commission defended its Special Intensive Revision process as constitutional and necessary, reporting that nearly 100% of voters have received forms with over 70% already completed. The Supreme Court will hear challenges to this electoral revision on December 9, with the Commission emphasizing that proper legal procedures are being followed with special provisions for vulnerable voters.
Prashant Kishor Applies for Removal from Bengal Voter List Following Election Commission Notice
Nov 01, 2025 10:12 pm CST
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj party, has applied to have his name removed from West Bengal's voter list amid controversy over dual registration. The Election Commission sent him a notice after discovering his name in both Bengal and Bihar electoral rolls, which violates the Representation of the People Act. Kishor questions why the duplication wasn't addressed during Bihar's revision process and remains committed to offering a third political alternative in Bihar's upcoming elections.
Prashant Kishor Challenges Election Commission Over Dual Voter Registration in Bihar and West Bengal
Oct 28, 2025 09:24 pm CST
The Election Commission has asked political strategist Prashant Kishor to explain his name appearing in voter lists of both Bihar and West Bengal, prompting him to question why the duplication wasn't addressed during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Opposition parties claim the SIR process could disenfranchise voters, while Kishor criticizes both the exercise and the BJP's intentions behind it.
Prashant Kishor Found Registered as Voter in Both Bihar and West Bengal: Electoral Law Violation Uncovered
Oct 28, 2025 05:22 pm CST
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has been discovered registered as a voter in both Bihar and West Bengal, violating Section 17 of the Representation of the People Act. While his Jan Suraaj Party contests Bihar elections, he remains registered at the TMC headquarters in Kolkata, highlighting issues with duplicate voter registrations that prompted nationwide electoral roll revisions.
Bihar Voters Entitled to Paid Leave on Election Days: EC Warns Employers of Penalties for Non-Compliance
Oct 18, 2025 05:53 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced that all eligible voters in Bihar's upcoming two-phase elections must be granted paid holidays by employers on polling days, with fines for non-compliance. This provision also applies to eight assembly constituencies holding by-elections on November 11, including daily wage and casual workers who are registered voters in constituencies where elections are being held.
ECI Issues Digital Time Vouchers for Free Political Broadcasts on Doordarshan Ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Oct 16, 2025 02:29 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued digital time vouchers to political parties for free broadcasts on Doordarshan and All India Radio ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Each party receives 45 minutes of base time with additional allocations based on previous electoral performance. Broadcasts will be scheduled between candidate list publication and two days before polling, with strict adherence to ECI and Prasar Bharati guidelines required for all submissions.
Legal Case Filed Against Congress Leader Naveen Yadav for Unauthorized Voter ID Distribution in Hyderabad
Oct 08, 2025 06:02 pm CST
Telangana Congress leader Naveen Yadav faces legal charges for allegedly distributing unauthorized voter ID cards ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election in Hyderabad. Police have filed a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Representation of the People Act following a BJP complaint to the Election Commission. While Yadav's team claims it was merely a voter awareness initiative, authorities are investigating the incident as a potential electoral violation.
Poll Panel On Cleanup Mode, 808 Inactive Political Parties Delisted
Sep 19, 2025 10:18 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has stepped up its efforts to remove inactive political parties from its records. The Commission has delisted 808 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties that have not contested elections in 6 years.