Election Commission
Tensions Rise as Mamata Banerjee Warns West Bengal Electoral Officer Amid Voter List Revision Controversy
Oct 10, 2025 02:50 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a stern warning to the state's Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal, amid an ongoing voter list revision process. The confrontation comes as the Election Commission prepares for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with BJP opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari claiming approximately 1 crore names will be removed from Bengal's voters list. This escalating political tension highlights the contentious electoral landscape ahead of upcoming state elections.
Supreme Court Directs Free Legal Aid for Voters Excluded from Bihar Electoral Rolls
Oct 09, 2025 07:39 pm CST
The Supreme Court has ordered Bihar's Legal Services Authority to provide free legal assistance to individuals excluded from voter lists before the upcoming election. While questioning petitioners' claims about 3.66 lakh excluded voters, the court emphasized the right to appeal exclusions, addressing concerns about procedural lapses by the Election Commission in notifying affected individuals.
No Appeals Filed Against Voter Deletions in Bihar as Supreme Court Hearing Approaches
Oct 09, 2025 02:49 am CST
The Election Commission reported zero appeals filed under Section 24(A) regarding voter name deletions in Bihar, despite removing 3.66 lakh names from electoral rolls. This revelation comes before a crucial Supreme Court hearing where petitioners argue voters weren't properly notified about removals, while the Commission maintains the deletion process was legitimate ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
Legal Case Filed Against Congress Leader Naveen Yadav for Unauthorized Voter ID Distribution in Hyderabad
Oct 08, 2025 06:02 pm CST
Telangana Congress leader Naveen Yadav faces legal charges for allegedly distributing unauthorized voter ID cards ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election in Hyderabad. Police have filed a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Representation of the People Act following a BJP complaint to the Election Commission. While Yadav's team claims it was merely a voter awareness initiative, authorities are investigating the incident as a potential electoral violation.
AI Surveillance and Electoral Reforms: Jubilee Hills By-Poll Implements New Voting Technology
Oct 08, 2025 01:30 am CST
The Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11 will feature cutting-edge electoral reforms including AI-based surveillance, GPS monitoring of sensitive polling stations, and color photographs on EVMs. Telangana CEO C Sudharshan Reddy announced these measures, designed to enhance transparency and voter convenience, in a meeting with political parties ahead of the by-poll necessitated by the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath.
Supreme Court Demands Evidence on Wrongful Deletion of Bihar Voters Before Intervention
Oct 08, 2025 12:36 am CST
The Supreme Court has requested concrete evidence of wrongful voter deletions in Bihar's electoral rolls, asking petitioners to provide affidavits for 100-200 affected individuals. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi expressed confusion over the Election Commission's process, particularly concerning the 3.66 lakh deleted names, emphasizing that court intervention requires proof of actual wrongful deletion. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
Bihar Election Commission Confirms November 6 as Earliest Possible Poll Date After Chhath Festival
Oct 07, 2025 02:59 am CST
The Election Commission has scheduled Bihar's assembly elections for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14, following political parties' requests to hold polls after Chhath festival. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar explained that earlier dates weren't feasible due to procedural requirements, despite calls for timing elections when migrant workers return home for festivities to increase voter turnout.
Nitish Kumar's Leadership in Bihar: A SWOT Analysis of NDA's Electoral Prospects
Oct 07, 2025 02:36 am CST
This comprehensive analysis examines Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's political position as Bihar approaches its assembly elections in November. As the longest-serving CM leading the NDA coalition, Kumar faces both advantages from his "sushasan" (good governance) reputation and welfare schemes, as well as challenges from anti-incumbency after two decades in power. The article provides a detailed SWOT analysis of the NDA's electoral prospects against the INDIA bloc opposition coalition.
Bihar Assembly Election 2024: Nitish Kumar Leads CM Race with 42% Support, Modi Factor Remains Significant
Oct 06, 2025 09:31 pm CST
According to a recent IANS-Matrize News Communications opinion poll, Nitish Kumar dominates the Bihar chief minister race with 42% voter support, while Tejashwi Yadav trails at 15%. The survey reveals strong approval (73%) for Kumar's governance, particularly on law and order, with the 'Modi factor' expected to significantly impact the upcoming two-phase elections scheduled for November 6 and 11, 2024.
Complete Guide to Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Dates, Constituencies, and Voter Information
Oct 06, 2025 08:08 pm CST
The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with vote counting on November 14. This comprehensive guide provides essential information about Bihar's 243 constituencies, 90,712 polling stations, and details about the 7.43 crore registered voters. Learn about special voting arrangements, reserved constituencies, and the electoral infrastructure as the BJP-JD(U) alliance faces off against the RJD-Congress opposition in this critical state election.