voter verification
Rajasthan's Electoral Purge: 24 Lakh Voters Face Removal Under Special Intensive Revision Process
Nov 29, 2025 07:24 pm CST
Over 24 lakh voters in Rajasthan may be removed from electoral rolls as the Special Intensive Revision exercise compares current voter data with 2002 records. Unmapped voters must provide documentation by December to maintain their registration, with Jaipur reporting the highest number of potentially affected individuals. The final electoral roll will be published in February 2026 after the claims process concludes.
Election Commission Rejects TMC's 'Blood On Hands' Claim Amid West Bengal Voter Verification Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 12:34 am CST
The Election Commission of India has firmly rejected allegations from the Trinamool Congress regarding the deaths of 40 Booth Level Officers during West Bengal's voter verification process, terming them "politically motivated." Following a meeting with TMC representatives, the EC ordered immediate security for electoral staff and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining accurate voter rolls through its constitutional mandate, with the draft electoral roll scheduled for December 9 release and final publication on February 7.
West Bengal Election Commission Identifies 14 Lakh Uncollectable SIR Forms Due to Absent, Deceased, or Relocated Voters
Nov 26, 2025 07:45 am CST
The Election Commission has identified nearly 14 lakh uncollectable SIR forms in West Bengal, representing voters who are absent, duplicate, deceased, or permanently relocated. This number increased from 10.33 lakh on Monday to 13.92 lakh by Tuesday noon, with officials expecting further increases. Over 80,600 Booth Level Officers are working on this electoral revision exercise, with three BLOs having died during the ongoing process.
Mamata Banerjee Claims BJP Will Sacrifice Gujarat to Win Bengal in 2026 Election
Nov 25, 2025 09:15 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has made a bold prediction that BJP will lose Gujarat in order to win Bengal in the 2026 election. She criticized the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists and accused the Election Commission of bias, while highlighting concerns about booth-level officer deaths amid rushed verification processes. The Trinamool leader's comments come as BJP focuses on a new strategy targeting her party's grassroots support following recent victories in Delhi and Bihar.
Rahul Gandhi and BJP Clash Over West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision Exercise
Nov 24, 2025 12:19 am CST
The political battleground shifts to West Bengal as Rahul Gandhi and BJP clash over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise. Following contentious implementation in Bihar, the voter roll cleanup initiative faces strong opposition from Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, with concerns over BLO deaths and allegations of democratic undermining, while BJP maintains the exercise is necessary and legitimate.
Understanding Assam's D-Voters: Election Commission's Special Summary Revision Process Explained
Nov 18, 2025 01:25 am CST
The Election Commission of India has announced a special summary revision of electoral rolls in Assam starting November 22, with particular focus on the unique "D-voter" (doubtful voter) category. Nearly 97,000 D-voters will remain unchanged in the electoral roll unless they receive clearance from foreigners tribunals or courts, highlighting the complex intersection of citizenship verification and voting rights ahead of the 2026 Assam assembly elections.
UIDAI Identifies 34 Lakh Deceased Aadhaar Cardholders in West Bengal's Electoral Roll Cleanup
Nov 13, 2025 04:35 pm CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India has discovered approximately 34 lakh deceased Aadhaar cardholders in West Bengal since 2009, with an additional 13 lakh deceased individuals who never possessed Aadhaar cards. This data is being used by the Election Commission during its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to eliminate ghost voters and ensure accurate voter lists across the state.
How to Find Your Polling Booth for Bihar Elections 2025 Using Your Voter ID
Nov 04, 2025 10:01 pm CST
A comprehensive guide for Bihar voters to locate their polling booths for the 2025 elections using their Voter ID (EPIC) number. Learn the step-by-step online process, alternative methods via mobile QR codes, and essential information about voting requirements to ensure smooth participation in the November 6 and 11 elections.
BJP-Shiv Sena Clash Over Maharashtra Voter List Irregularities: Shelar Accuses Thackeray of Selective Targeting
Nov 03, 2025 05:38 pm CST
Maharashtra's political landscape heats up as BJP minister Ashish Shelar and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray exchange accusations over alleged voter list irregularities. While Shelar claims the opposition is selectively targeting certain communities, Thackeray counters that his party simply wants comprehensive electoral roll verification, announcing that Shiv Sena shakhas will function as voter identity centers following the November 6 revised list publication.
Bengal's Voter List Revision Sparks Political Outreach as Parties Address Public Anxiety
Oct 31, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Amid reports of suicide deaths allegedly linked to Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, political parties are mobilizing to support anxious residents. Trinamool Congress distributes 2002 electoral rolls while BJP establishes assistance camps, particularly in North 24 Parganas district with its large post-Partition migrant population. The verification process runs until February, months before the Assembly election.