voter list revision
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.
Tejashwi Yadav Raises Concerns Over Potential Vote Manipulation in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 14, 2025 02:22 am CST
On the eve of Bihar assembly election vote counting, Grand Alliance's Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav has expressed concerns about potential result manipulation, particularly in constituencies with narrow margins. He urged the Election Commission to ensure impartial counting amid ongoing controversies over voter list revisions and exit polls predicting an NDA victory.
DMK's Comprehensive Strategy to Monitor Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu
Nov 11, 2025 02:32 am CST
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has implemented a dual approach of legal action and grassroots vigilance to address the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. While challenging the process in the Supreme Court, the party has mobilized leaders, legal experts, and booth-level workers across eight zones to monitor the revision, establish helplines, and ensure legitimate voters remain on the electoral rolls.
DMK Launches Statewide Protests Against Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu: Concerns Over Voting Rights and Transparency
Nov 10, 2025 11:57 pm CST
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is organizing statewide protests in Tamil Nadu against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the rushed process could disenfranchise legitimate voters. The party has approached the Supreme Court while the Election Commission defends the process as transparent and procedurally sound, raising broader questions about electoral integrity in India.
West Bengal Election Officers Issued Notices for Improper Distribution of Voter Revision Forms
Nov 09, 2025 05:42 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued show-cause notices to eight Booth Level Officers in West Bengal for distributing voter enumeration forms at tea stalls and local clubs instead of following the mandatory door-to-door protocol during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The action came after multiple complaints from political parties, with officials from Cooch Behar and North 24 Parganas districts among those cited. A new 24x7 helpline has been established to report similar violations as the ECI works to ensure transparency in the voter list revision process.
Kerala Booth Level Officer Attacked by Dog During Voter List Revision Visit
Nov 06, 2025 05:29 pm CST
A Booth Level Officer in Kerala suffered facial and neck injuries after being bitten multiple times by a homeowner's dog while distributing voter enumeration forms in Kottayam. The incident occurred during the Special Intensive Revision process currently underway in twelve states, aimed at updating electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections.
West Bengal Man Takes His Life Over Voter List Revision Fears: Political Tensions Rise
Nov 05, 2025 04:35 pm CST
A 28-year-old daily wage worker from West Bengal's Howrah district committed suicide allegedly due to fears about the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. The incident occurred as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led protests against the electoral exercise, which the TMC claims has caused seven suicides across the state. Political tensions continue to escalate between the ruling TMC and BJP over the controversial revision process.
Tamil Nadu's Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Sparks Political Controversy Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 04, 2025 10:48 pm CST
Tamil Nadu begins Special Intensive Revision of voter lists amid strong opposition from ruling DMK party, which has filed a Supreme Court petition claiming the process is rushed and potentially biased. While DMK demands postponement until after 2026 elections, BJP and AIADMK support the revision as a standard procedure, creating political tension in the state.
MK Stalin Leads DMK Workshop to Protect Voters During Electoral Roll Revision Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Oct 28, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has conducted a strategic workshop training DMK party workers to monitor the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Calling the 2026 Assembly election crucial for protecting Tamil Nadu's identity, Stalin accused opposition parties of attempting to disenfranchise legitimate voters while expressing confidence in securing a seventh term for the DMK government.
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.