Election Commission of India
PM Modi Praises Amit Shah's Parliament Speech on Electoral Integrity: Countering Opposition Claims with "Concrete Facts"
Dec 11, 2025 01:30 pm CST
Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a comprehensive parliamentary address defending India's electoral system against opposition allegations, particularly Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" claims. Prime Minister Modi praised Shah's speech for presenting concrete facts that highlighted the robustness of democratic processes while exposing opposition falsehoods. Shah referenced historical electoral practices, defended the Special Summary Revision process, and countered specific allegations with Election Commission clarifications during the heated parliamentary debate.
Election Commission Questions West Bengal Officials Over Delayed High-Rise Polling Booth Proposals
Dec 11, 2025 10:03 am CST
The Election Commission of India has expressed serious concern over West Bengal electoral officials' failure to submit proposals for polling booths in high-rise buildings ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee opposes the initiative, arguing that polling stations in private complexes compromise electoral fairness and neutrality. District Election Officers face potential consequences for failing to fulfill statutory duties under the Representation of People's Act.
The Critical Flaws in SIR Implementation: Parliamentary Concerns Over Electoral Roll Revision Process
Dec 10, 2025 01:30 pm CST
An analysis of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process being implemented across select Indian states, highlighting concerns about its methodology, selective application, and human costs. While maintaining accurate electoral rolls is essential, the rushed implementation raises serious questions about electoral integrity, potential targeting of specific communities, and the accountability of constitutional bodies overseeing the process.
Priyanka Gandhi Defends Mother Against Voter List Allegations: "She Voted Only After Citizenship"
Dec 09, 2025 07:01 pm CST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi has strongly refuted allegations against her mother Sonia Gandhi regarding voter list inclusion before citizenship acquisition. The Sessions Court at Rouse Avenue has issued a notice to Sonia Gandhi concerning a revision petition challenging the dismissal of a complaint about her alleged improper inclusion in the 1980-81 electoral rolls, with the next hearing scheduled for January 6.
Uttar Pradesh Completes 97% of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls: Updates on Voter Registration Process
Dec 09, 2025 08:02 am CST
Uttar Pradesh has completed 97% of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls according to Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa. The process includes simplified online registration, overseas voter provisions, and is part of the Election Commission of India's broader initiative across 12 states and Union Territories, with final electoral rolls scheduled for publication on February 7, 2026.
Law Commission Confirms Constitutional Validity of One Nation, One Election to Parliamentary Committee
Dec 04, 2025 11:19 pm CST
The Law Commission of India has informed the Joint Parliamentary Committee that the One Nation, One Election proposal does not violate the Constitution's basic structure. Chaired by Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, the Commission cited judicial precedents supporting Parliament's authority to implement synchronized elections, asserting that the proposed changes maintain constitutional integrity while preserving India's quasi-federal character.
West Bengal Electoral Anomaly: 29 Poll Booths Report Zero Dead, Duplicate, or Shifted Voters After Commission Investigation
Dec 04, 2025 01:14 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has drastically revised the number of polling booths in West Bengal with zero deceased, duplicate, or shifted voters from 2,208 to just 29 following rigorous verification. The suspicious statistical anomaly prompted immediate investigation, with South 24 Parganas district showing the most significant correction from 760 to 20 booths. BJP representatives suggest continued verification may eliminate all remaining anomalies.
Election Commission Identifies Three West Bengal Polling Booths With 100% "Progeny" Voters Requiring Review
Dec 04, 2025 01:13 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has ordered a review of three anomalous polling booths in West Bengal where 100% of voters are classified as "progeny" voters with no "self" voters present. This unusual situation, discovered during the Special Intensive Revision process, has raised concerns about potential irregularities in Cooch Behar, Hooghly, and South 24 Parganas districts, prompting official investigation and potential disciplinary action.
BJP Receives 83% of Tata Group-Backed Electoral Trust Funding During 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Dec 03, 2025 04:39 pm CST
During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP received Rs 757 crore (83%) of the total Rs 914 crore distributed by the Tata Group-backed Progressive Electoral Trust to 10 political parties. Meanwhile, Congress received just 8.4% (Rs 77.3 crore), highlighting the significant shift in political funding through electoral trusts following the Supreme Court's ban on electoral bonds.
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.