SIR process
Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes SIR Process as NDA Takes Strong Lead in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 04:15 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has responded to the National Democratic Alliance's commanding lead in Bihar's assembly elections by criticizing the Election Commission's special intensive revision process. As the NDA leads in 193 seats compared to Mahagathbandhan's 45, Yadav claims this electoral advantage stems from voter list manipulation rather than genuine support, warning that such tactics won't work in other states where his party will remain vigilant.
Tragic Suicide in Bengal: Man Takes Life Over Voter List Exclusion Fears During SIR Process
Nov 07, 2025 02:22 am CST
A 52-year-old man from West Bengal's Murshidabad district was found dead by suicide, with family attributing his actions to severe anxiety over potential exclusion from the voters' list during the Special Intensive Revision process. This case highlights growing concerns about the psychological impact of the first electoral roll revision in the state in 23 years.