Election Commission
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.
Bihar's Final Voter List Released Today: Supreme Court to Review Amid Opposition Concerns
Sep 30, 2025 09:14 am CST
Bihar's Special Intensive Voter Roll Revision concludes today with the publication of new electoral lists amid significant controversy. Opposition parties have challenged the process in the Supreme Court, alleging potential mass disenfranchisement of minority voters. The court will review the matter on October 7, while the Bihar Assembly election schedule is expected to be announced following the Election Commission's visit to Patna.
Election Commission to Visit Bihar on October 4-5 for Poll Preparedness Review Ahead of November Assembly Elections
Sep 27, 2025 10:38 pm CST
The Election Commission led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar will visit Patna on October 4-5 to assess Bihar's election readiness before the anticipated November assembly polls. The Special Intensive Revision of voter lists will be completed by September 30, with officials affirming that all eligible citizens will be included while preventing unauthorized entries despite opposition concerns.
Asaduddin Owaisi Challenges PM Modi's Claims of Bangladeshi Infiltrators in Bihar
Sep 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
As Bihar elections approach, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly refuted Prime Minister Modi's claims about Bangladeshi infiltrators in the state, particularly in the Seemanchal region. Owaisi made a pointed reference to former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina currently residing in Delhi, while the controversy over voter roll revisions continues to intensify political tensions between the ruling BJP alliance and opposition parties including RJD and Congress.
Madhya Pradesh High Court Slams Government for Protecting Minister in Undisclosed Assets Case
Sep 26, 2025 01:55 pm CST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has criticized the state government for appearing to shield Cabinet Minister Govind Singh Rajput, who allegedly concealed assets worth hundreds of crores in his 2023 election affidavit. Court documents reveal Rajput and family acquired approximately 40 hectares of land between 2019-2024 while declaring only Rs 12 crore in assets, as the government stonewalls Election Commission inquiries.
Poll Body Rolls Out E-Verification System To Prevent Misuse Of Voter Name Deletion
Sep 24, 2025 11:23 pm CST
The Election Commission has rolled out an e-verification procedure to ensure that the provision to seek deletion of names from the voters' list is not misused.
On Aadhaar For Voter Roll Change, Sources In Poll Body Clarify Timing
Sep 24, 2025 10:40 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has made it mandatory to provide an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for any online voter addition, deletion, or modification requests. Applicants must now provide their Aadhaar-linked number to process their applications
Poll Body "Duty-Bound To Respond": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj On "Vote Chori" Claims
Sep 24, 2025 04:33 pm CST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is duty-bound to respond to allegations of "vote chori" (vote theft) made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
NDA To Finalise Bihar Seats After Poll Dates Come, To Curb Desertions
Sep 23, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The NDA leadership will take a final call on the seat-sharing arrangement between allies after the Election Commission announces the dates for the Bihar election, sources in the BJP have said
Bihar Election Likely After Chhath Puja, Diwali, Dates Out After Dussehra
Sep 22, 2025 02:41 pm CST
Dates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly election will likely be announced after Dussehra (on October 2, this year) with the voting itself spread across two phases in the first and second weeks of November, sources told NDTV Monday morning.