Election Commission
Living Voters Declared Dead: Major Errors Found in Bengal's Draft Electoral Roll
Dec 17, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bengal's draft voter list revision has sparked controversy after living citizens including a daily wage couple and a Trinamool councillor were incorrectly marked as deceased. The Special Intensive Revision also erroneously assigned a Brahmin surname to CPM leader Mohammed Salim, raising serious concerns about election integrity as 58 lakh names were removed from voter rolls.
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Supports Electoral Roll Clean-Up Ahead of Assembly Elections
Dec 17, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose endorses the Election Commission's voter re-verification drive that removed 58 lakh names from electoral rolls, claiming it caused 'reverse migration' of illegal immigrants. The Governor also called for judicial inquiry into the Lionel Messi visit controversy and discussed his anti-corruption campaign for West Bengal.
How to Check and Correct Your Name in West Bengal Voter List: Complete Guide to Electoral Roll Verification
Dec 17, 2025 04:27 pm CST
A comprehensive guide for citizens to verify their inclusion in West Bengal's draft voter list after 58 lakh names were removed during Special Intensive Revision. Learn how to check your voter status, submit claims if wrongfully excluded, and correct errors in your details before the final electoral roll publication in February 2026.
Trinamool Councillor Protests at Crematorium After Being Declared "Dead" in Electoral Rolls
Dec 17, 2025 12:06 am CST
A Trinamool Congress councillor in West Bengal made a dramatic protest by visiting a crematorium after discovering his name listed among the deceased in draft electoral rolls. Surya Dey's demonstration highlights widespread concerns about the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise that has removed over 58 lakh names from voter lists ahead of upcoming state elections.
58 Lakh Names Deleted from West Bengal Voter List: Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Assembly Polls
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 pm CST
West Bengal faces political controversy as 58 lakh names are deleted from the draft voter list during Special Intensive Revision. With 24 lakh marked "dead," 19 lakh "relocated," and others categorized as "missing" or "duplicate," the Trinamool Congress alleges BJP conspiracy while the opposition claims the ruling party protects illegal voters. The final list will be published in February ahead of Assembly elections.
Omar Abdullah Distances INDIA Bloc from Congress's 'Vote Chori' Campaign Amid Alliance Tensions
Dec 15, 2025 05:58 pm CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has publicly distanced the INDIA opposition bloc from the Congress's 'vote chori' campaign, stating that each party has the right to choose its own agenda. This statement comes shortly after Abdullah described the alliance as being on "life support," triggering mixed reactions from coalition partners. While some allies disagreed with his assessment, the BJP claimed the opposition alliance has effectively collapsed following recent electoral setbacks.
West Bengal Electoral Purge: Mamata's Bhabanipur Records 4X More Voter Deletions Than Adhikari's Nandigram
Dec 13, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process has revealed striking disparities in voter deletions across West Bengal constituencies, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seeing nearly four times more removals than Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari's Nandigram. This comprehensive electoral purge, affecting over 58 lakh voters statewide, has intensified political tensions as Bengal approaches the 2026 Assembly elections, with both TMC and BJP scrutinizing the implications of these significant changes to the voter base.
Election Commission Extends Special Intensive Revision Deadlines in Six States While Bengal's Timeline Remains Unchanged
Dec 11, 2025 07:28 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise for voter roll cleanup in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, while maintaining original deadlines for West Bengal and other states. This extension follows criticism from opposition parties about impractical timelines overburdening election officials, with updated publication dates for draft electoral rolls now scheduled throughout December.
Amit Shah Delivers Powerful Parliamentary Rebuttal Against Vote Theft Claims While Battling High Fever
Dec 11, 2025 02:37 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah overcame a 102-degree fever to deliver a comprehensive 90-minute parliamentary rebuttal to Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations, systematically addressing claims about electoral irregularities while accusing the opposition of maintaining double standards regarding voter lists and the Special Revision Inspection process.
Amit Shah Defends Electoral Reforms: "No Voting Rights for Infiltrators Despite Opposition Claims"
Dec 11, 2025 08:43 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defended the government's electoral reform policies in Parliament, addressing opposition allegations about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Shah emphasized the constitutional mandate for voter verification, rejected claims of electoral manipulation, and firmly stated the Modi government will prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining voting rights while preserving India's democratic integrity.