electoral verification

  • West Bengal Electoral Anomaly: 29 Poll Booths Report Zero Dead, Duplicate, or Shifted Voters After Commission Investigation

    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.

  • Assam Launches Special Electoral Revision: Existing Voters Protected While Ensuring Inclusive Registration

    Assam Launches Special Electoral Revision: Existing Voters Protected While Ensuring Inclusive Registration

    Nov 18, 2025 07:17 pm CST

    Assam has begun a unique Special Revision of electoral rolls ahead of 2025 assembly elections, with Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel confirming existing voters face no documentation requirements while new residents can register with minimal proof. The process includes home verification visits and accommodates displaced citizens, with the final voter list publication scheduled for February 10.

  • Prashant Kishor Challenges BJP: "No SIR or FIR Will Save You When People Turn Against You"

    Prashant Kishor Challenges BJP: "No SIR or FIR Will Save You When People Turn Against You"

    Oct 28, 2025 09:10 am CST

    Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor delivered a pointed critique of the BJP government's electoral strategy, stating that initiatives like Special Intensive Revision (SIR) won't protect parties that have lost public support. His comments came as the Election Commission announced the second phase of SIR across 12 states, with the final voter list scheduled for publication in February 2026.

  • Bihar Final Electoral Roll Released After Special Intensive Revision: 18 Lakh Voters Added

    Bihar Final Electoral Roll Released After Special Intensive Revision: 18 Lakh Voters Added

    Sep 30, 2025 09:08 pm CST

    The Election Commission has completed Bihar's Special Intensive Revision process, adding 18 lakh voters to the final electoral roll ahead of Assembly elections. Despite Opposition criticism and ongoing Supreme Court scrutiny, the revision concludes with 7.42 crore registered voters, following the first such exercise in 22 years. The Election Commission will visit Bihar in early October, with election dates expected shortly thereafter.