Election Commission
Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025: Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav Face Off as Vote Counting Begins
Nov 13, 2025 07:47 pm CST
Bihar prepares for the counting of votes in its 2025 assembly elections, with JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar seeking a historic fifth term against RJD's Tejashwi Yadav. Following a record 67.13% voter turnout across two phases, the Electoral Commission has established 46 counting centers with tight security measures. While exit polls predict an NDA victory, the opposition INDIA bloc remains confident of forming the government.
UIDAI Identifies 34 Lakh Deceased Aadhaar Cardholders in West Bengal's Electoral Roll Cleanup
Nov 13, 2025 04:35 pm CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India has discovered approximately 34 lakh deceased Aadhaar cardholders in West Bengal since 2009, with an additional 13 lakh deceased individuals who never possessed Aadhaar cards. This data is being used by the Election Commission during its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to eliminate ghost voters and ensure accurate voter lists across the state.
Supreme Court Schedules Hearing on Shiv Sena Symbol Dispute for January 21
Nov 12, 2025 10:50 pm CST
The Supreme Court has set January 21 as the date to hear petitions from the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of Shiv Sena challenging the Election Commission's allocation of the 'bow and arrow' symbol to Eknath Shinde's faction. This long-pending dispute follows political realignment in Maharashtra, where Shinde's group secured seven Lok Sabha seats in 2024 and now serves in the state government alongside BJP and Ajit Pawar's NCP faction.
111-Year-Old Woman Fulfills Democratic Duty: Centenarian Casts Historic Vote in Bihar Assembly Elections
Nov 11, 2025 11:25 pm CST
In a remarkable display of civic engagement, 111-year-old Nasima Khatun cast her vote during the second phase of Bihar's assembly elections. As the oldest voter in Supaul district, her participation highlights the strong democratic commitment across generations as Bihar records significant voter turnout of 67.14 percent. The elections will determine the fate of 12 ministers from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's cabinet, with vote counting scheduled for November 14.
Mamata Banerjee Challenges Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal: 'Votebandi' Controversy Explained
Nov 11, 2025 03:32 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly opposed the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling it "votebandi" and comparing it to demonetization. She demands immediate suspension of the process, accusing the central government of creating a "super emergency" situation and interfering with state governance. Opposition leaders, including BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, maintain the revision will continue as scheduled despite her protests.
DMK's Comprehensive Strategy to Monitor Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu
Nov 11, 2025 02:32 am CST
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has implemented a dual approach of legal action and grassroots vigilance to address the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. While challenging the process in the Supreme Court, the party has mobilized leaders, legal experts, and booth-level workers across eight zones to monitor the revision, establish helplines, and ensure legitimate voters remain on the electoral rolls.
DMK Launches Statewide Protests Against Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu: Concerns Over Voting Rights and Transparency
Nov 10, 2025 11:57 pm CST
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is organizing statewide protests in Tamil Nadu against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the rushed process could disenfranchise legitimate voters. The party has approached the Supreme Court while the Election Commission defends the process as transparent and procedurally sound, raising broader questions about electoral integrity in India.
Kerala Local Body Elections 2025: Two-Phase Polling Schedule Announced for December 9 and 11
Nov 10, 2025 09:42 pm CST
The Kerala State Election Commission has announced the schedule for local body elections to be held in two phases on December 9 and 11, 2025, covering 1,199 local bodies across the state. With over 2.84 crore registered voters and 33,746 polling stations, the elections will determine representatives for nearly 24,000 wards in various panchayats, municipalities, and corporations, with vote counting scheduled for December 13.
MK Stalin Warns: Minor Errors in Electoral Roll Forms Could Lead to Voter Disenfranchisement
Nov 09, 2025 11:18 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin cautions citizens about potential voter list removal due to small mistakes in Summary Revision of Electoral Roll forms. The DMK leader expressed concerns over the rushed implementation of the SIR process, while AIADMK's Palaniswami supports the initiative to eliminate fraudulent voters ahead of upcoming elections.
Rahul Gandhi Performs 10 Push-Ups as Penalty for Late Arrival at Congress Training Session
Nov 09, 2025 07:19 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demonstrated commitment to discipline by performing 10 push-ups when he arrived late to a Congress training session in Madhya Pradesh's Pachmarhi. Taking a brief break from Bihar election campaigning, Gandhi participated in the 'Sangthan Srijan Abhiyan' event aimed at revitalizing party organization. The incident turned into a team-building exercise as district Congress presidents followed his example.