Election Commission
Bengal BJP Chief Condemns Election Commission Over Safety Concerns for Booth Officials Amid Intimidation Reports
Nov 29, 2025 11:56 pm CST
West Bengal BJP Chief Samik Bhattacharya has criticized the Election Commission for inadequate protection of Booth Level Officers who are reportedly facing intimidation during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Bhattacharya called for the Chief Election Commissioner to personally assess the ground situation, as tensions rise between BJP and Trinamool Congress over the electoral process in Bengal.
Rajasthan's Electoral Purge: 24 Lakh Voters Face Removal Under Special Intensive Revision Process
Nov 29, 2025 07:24 pm CST
Over 24 lakh voters in Rajasthan may be removed from electoral rolls as the Special Intensive Revision exercise compares current voter data with 2002 records. Unmapped voters must provide documentation by December to maintain their registration, with Jaipur reporting the highest number of potentially affected individuals. The final electoral roll will be published in February 2026 after the claims process concludes.
Supreme Court Questions Whether Aadhaar Holders Should Automatically Receive Voting Rights
Nov 27, 2025 03:31 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India is examining whether Aadhaar cards should grant voting rights, emphasizing that these identification documents are meant for welfare benefits and do not constitute citizenship proof. The court is hearing challenges to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists across multiple states, raising fundamental questions about democratic participation and constitutional safeguards for voters.
BJP Leader Alleges Doctors Coerced to Link Suicides to Special Intensive Revision Process
Nov 27, 2025 02:59 am CST
BJP leader Locket Chatterjee has alleged doctors are being forced to attribute suicides to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in death certificates. This claim comes amid controversy surrounding BLO deaths across seven states and ongoing protests against the electoral roll revision in West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called the process "unplanned, chaotic and dangerous."
BJP Delegation Reports Critical Electoral Roll Irregularities in West Bengal to Election Commission
Nov 26, 2025 07:22 pm CST
A BJP delegation led by Samik Bhattacharya and Amit Malviya met with Election Commission officials to report serious irregularities in West Bengal's electoral roll revision process. The delegation alleged widespread manipulation, including pressure on Booth Level Officers, retention of deceased voters on rolls, and infiltration concerns. They proposed multiple solutions including AI verification tools and stronger CEO office independence, while the EC separately addressed security breaches at the Kolkata electoral office.
Election Commission Demands Improved Security Measures Following Breach at Kolkata Office
Nov 26, 2025 06:02 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has formally addressed Kolkata Police Commissioner regarding a security breach at their central Kolkata office, where protesting Booth Level Officers entered unauthorized. Citing inadequate security that endangers electoral staff and operations, the Commission has demanded immediate safety improvements and requested a report within 24 hours, especially with upcoming state elections.
West Bengal Election Commission Identifies 14 Lakh Uncollectable SIR Forms Due to Absent, Deceased, or Relocated Voters
Nov 26, 2025 07:45 am CST
The Election Commission has identified nearly 14 lakh uncollectable SIR forms in West Bengal, representing voters who are absent, duplicate, deceased, or permanently relocated. This number increased from 10.33 lakh on Monday to 13.92 lakh by Tuesday noon, with officials expecting further increases. Over 80,600 Booth Level Officers are working on this electoral revision exercise, with three BLOs having died during the ongoing process.
Mamata Banerjee Claims BJP Will Sacrifice Gujarat to Win Bengal in 2026 Election
Nov 25, 2025 09:15 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has made a bold prediction that BJP will lose Gujarat in order to win Bengal in the 2026 election. She criticized the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists and accused the Election Commission of bias, while highlighting concerns about booth-level officer deaths amid rushed verification processes. The Trinamool leader's comments come as BJP focuses on a new strategy targeting her party's grassroots support following recent victories in Delhi and Bihar.
Rising Toll: BLO Deaths Spotlight Election Commission's Voter Revision Crisis in India
Nov 25, 2025 04:03 pm CST
At least nine Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) have died across India within a week, drawing attention to the extreme pressures faced during voter list revisions. Opposition leaders criticize the Election Commission's demanding verification targets while the EC responds with workload limitations and increased allowances. This growing crisis highlights the challenging conditions electoral workers face while balancing their primary jobs with essential democratic functions.
Rahul Gandhi and BJP Clash Over West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision Exercise
Nov 24, 2025 12:19 am CST
The political battleground shifts to West Bengal as Rahul Gandhi and BJP clash over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise. Following contentious implementation in Bihar, the voter roll cleanup initiative faces strong opposition from Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, with concerns over BLO deaths and allegations of democratic undermining, while BJP maintains the exercise is necessary and legitimate.