Uttar Pradesh elections
Yogi Adityanath Prioritizes Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists for BJP Workers in Uttar Pradesh
Dec 10, 2025 10:39 am CST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed BJP MLAs and party workers to make the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists their top priority for the next month. During a meeting in Gorakhpur, he instructed comprehensive door-to-door verification, special attention to voter mobility, and equal focus on rural and urban areas, cautioning party members not to underestimate opposition efforts in this critical electoral preparation process.
Booth-Level Officers Face Crisis: Stress, Suicides, and Struggle in India's Voter List Cleanup Drive
Dec 01, 2025 03:38 pm CST
India's booth-level officers (BLOs) are facing severe challenges during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, with reports of suicides and deaths linked to work pressure. BLOs report insufficient training, tight deadlines, and inadequate compensation while conducting door-to-door voter verifications across 12 states. With daily schedules stretching to 16 hours and minimal support, these essential election workers are calling for extended deadlines and better compensation for their critical role in maintaining electoral integrity.
Asaduddin Owaisi Refutes 'BJP's B Team' Allegations After AIMIM's Five-Seat Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 15, 2025 01:49 am CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi responds to accusations of being BJP's B team after winning five assembly seats in Bihar's Seemanchal region. Questioning why Muslims are consistently blamed for opposition defeats, Owaisi highlights demographic voting patterns and confirms AIMIM's plans to contest upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections while maintaining their political presence in Bihar's Muslim-majority districts.
Election Commission Announces Second Phase of Voter Roll Revisions in 12 States Ahead of 2025-2027 Elections
Oct 27, 2025 09:13 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has launched the second phase of its nationwide special intensive revision of voter rolls in 12 states and union territories, including Bengal and Tamil Nadu which face elections next year. The process will commence after Bihar's polls, with enumeration running from November 4 to December 4 and final lists published by February 7. This marks the first comprehensive revision in over two decades, aimed at addressing issues like duplicate registrations and removing deceased voters from electoral rolls.