voter registration
Election Commission Rejects TMC's 'Blood On Hands' Claim Amid West Bengal Voter Verification Controversy
Nov 29, 2025 12:34 am CST
The Election Commission of India has firmly rejected allegations from the Trinamool Congress regarding the deaths of 40 Booth Level Officers during West Bengal's voter verification process, terming them "politically motivated." Following a meeting with TMC representatives, the EC ordered immediate security for electoral staff and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining accurate voter rolls through its constitutional mandate, with the draft electoral roll scheduled for December 9 release and final publication on February 7.
TMC Intensifies Voter Revision Campaign With Strategic Focus On Matua Community in West Bengal
Nov 21, 2025 05:57 pm CST
Abhishek Banerjee to address 10,000 TMC leaders virtually regarding the Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal, with particular emphasis on North Bengal's Matua community. The party aims to ensure all legitimate voters are included before the ECI publishes its first draft list on December 9, while strategically challenging BJP's stronghold in key regions.
Mamata Banerjee Demands Halt to Electoral Roll Revision Citing "Inhuman" Pressure on Officers
Nov 20, 2025 08:31 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner demanding suspension of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing excessive work pressure on Booth Level Officers. The appeal follows a BLO's death allegedly due to work-related stress, while the Election Commission maintains that proper training has been provided.
Assam Launches Special Electoral Revision: Existing Voters Protected While Ensuring Inclusive Registration
Nov 18, 2025 07:17 pm CST
Assam has begun a unique Special Revision of electoral rolls ahead of 2025 assembly elections, with Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel confirming existing voters face no documentation requirements while new residents can register with minimal proof. The process includes home verification visits and accommodates displaced citizens, with the final voter list publication scheduled for February 10.
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.
MK Stalin Issues Electoral Ultimatum to DMK Officials in BJP Stronghold Tirunelveli
Nov 07, 2025 03:25 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has delivered a stern warning to DMK party officials in Tirunelveli, demanding electoral victory in BJP President Nainar Nagendran's home constituency or face removal from their positions. The directive came during a closed-door meeting attended by MP Kanimozhi, where Stalin also raised concerns about voter registration irregularities in the upcoming elections.
Bombay High Court: Immediate Voter Registration at 18 Could Overwhelm Electoral System
Nov 06, 2025 11:50 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has ruled that while turning 18 grants the freedom to vote, the actual right comes only with electoral roll revisions, addressing concerns that immediate registrations would overwhelm verification systems. This decision came in response to Rupika Singh's petition after her voter application was rejected due to missing the October 2024 cut-off date for Maharashtra elections.
West Bengal Begins First Electoral Roll Revision in 23 Years Amid Technical Challenges and Political Tensions
Nov 04, 2025 11:07 pm CST
West Bengal has launched its first Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 23 years, deploying 80,000+ booth-level officers for house-to-house verification ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. The month-long process faces technical glitches and staffing challenges, while political tensions rise between TMC and BJP over the revision's timing and purpose.
Prashant Kishor Challenges Election Commission Over Dual Voter Registration in Bihar and West Bengal
Oct 28, 2025 09:24 pm CST
The Election Commission has asked political strategist Prashant Kishor to explain his name appearing in voter lists of both Bihar and West Bengal, prompting him to question why the duplication wasn't addressed during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Opposition parties claim the SIR process could disenfranchise voters, while Kishor criticizes both the exercise and the BJP's intentions behind it.