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West Bengal Draft Electoral Rolls: Election Commission to Release Revised Voter List Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Election Commission of India is set to publish draft electoral rolls for West Bengal following a Special Intensive Revision process, with over 58 lakh names marked for potential deletion. The publication initiates a claims and objections phase continuing into February 2026, as authorities prepare for the upcoming assembly elections amid political scrutiny over constituency-wise voter deletions.
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.
Supreme Court Calls for Clear Guidelines on Electoral Roll Revision as Opposition Lawyers Skip SIR Hearing
Oct 16, 2025 11:06 pm CST
The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for clear guidelines and a Standard Operating Procedure for nationwide implementation of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, while noting the absence of senior opposition lawyers during a crucial hearing. The court is examining the constitutional validity of the Election Commission's SIR exercise in Bihar amid allegations of voter deletions without proper notice, with the final electoral rolls expected by October 17 and further arguments scheduled for November.
Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Dates Announced and Controversy Over Aadhaar-Based Voter Registration Explained
Oct 06, 2025 10:02 pm CST
The Election Commission has announced Bihar Assembly election dates for November 2025, while addressing the contentious issue of Aadhaar-based voter registration. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar clarified that while Aadhaar can be used for identity verification, it cannot establish citizenship or domicile. The election will feature a three-way contest between the BJP-JDU alliance, the Congress-RJD Mahagathbandhan, and Prashant Kishor's new Jan Suraaj party.