voter lists
Mamata Banerjee Warns Bengal Women to Prepare for Voter List Challenges Amid SIR Controversy
Dec 11, 2025 06:53 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued strong warnings to residents regarding the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, urging women to be ready with kitchen tools if their names are deleted. During a rally in Krishnagar, she criticized the BJP's alleged divisive tactics, defended religious harmony, and cautioned citizens against approaching BSF posts in border areas, highlighting growing tensions ahead of upcoming elections.
Amit Shah Counters Congress on EVMs: Highlights Rajiv Gandhi's Role in Introducing Electronic Voting
Dec 10, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to opposition claims by noting that Electronic Voting Machines were originally introduced by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, whose son now opposes them. During a Lok Sabha discussion, Shah pointed out that Congress won the first EVM election in 2004 but only raised concerns after BJP's 2014 victory. This comes amid Rahul Gandhi's accusations of BJP manipulating the Election Commission and his calls for comprehensive electoral reforms.
Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi's Fierce Clash Over Electoral Reforms in Lok Sabha Debate
Dec 10, 2025 09:10 pm CST
During a heated Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a fierce exchange. Shah accused the Gandhi-Nehru family of "vote theft" across generations, while Gandhi challenged Shah to debate his press conference allegations about voter list irregularities. The confrontation escalated when Shah refused to be dictated to regarding his speech order, eventually leading to an Opposition walkout after accusations about Electronic Voting Machines and illegal immigrants on voter lists.
Rahul Gandhi Exposes Electoral Manipulation: Allegations of Voter Fraud and Institutional Capture in Indian Democracy
Dec 09, 2025 08:22 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi confronts the BJP with allegations of electoral manipulation, citing evidence of duplicate voters and institutional capture of the Election Commission. The Congress leader presented multiple instances of voter list irregularities and questioned the removal of judicial oversight in the appointment of Election Commissioners, calling vote manipulation the "biggest anti-national act" while advocating for comprehensive electoral reforms.
Supreme Court Holds States Accountable for Booth Level Officer Deaths Amid Electoral Pressure
Dec 04, 2025 04:14 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers revising voter lists, holding state governments responsible for their working conditions. Chief Justice Surya Kant directed states to grant leave to unwell BLOs and provide substitutes, responding to a petition by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam about 35-40 BLO deaths. The petition alleged Election Commission coercion through Section 32 threats, while opposition parties claim "inhuman" work pressure on electoral staff.
Mamata Banerjee Condemns SIR as Amit Shah's Strategic Move to Overthrow Bengal Government
Dec 03, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists as a calculated strategy to topple her government ahead of Assembly polls. Speaking in Malda, she highlighted concerns over rushed implementation, claiming 39 deaths related to SIR while reassuring residents they won't face detention camps. The political confrontation intensifies as Shah maintains the process is necessary to prevent infiltration and protect democratic integrity.
River Erosion Crisis in Bengal: How Malda Residents Face Displacement and Voter Disenfranchisement
Dec 03, 2025 01:13 am CST
In Bengal's Malda district, thousands of residents displaced by Ganges and Fulahar river erosion now face a critical challenge: potential exclusion from voter lists during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process. With homes, villages, and documentation washed away, these displaced individuals struggle to establish their electoral identity while political tensions rise between Trinamool Congress and BJP over responsibility for their plight.
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.
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.
PM Modi Lauds Election Commission for Peaceful Bihar Elections Amid Opposition Criticism
Nov 14, 2025 10:41 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praises the Election Commission for conducting peaceful Bihar Assembly elections with no repolling required, highlighting the success of the Special Intensive Revision process while addressing opposition allegations of electoral misconduct. Following the NDA's significant victory, Modi emphasized how Bihar has overcome its history of electoral irregularities and rejected "jungle raj" politics.