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Supreme Court Expresses Frustration Over Multiple Special Intensive Revision Petitions From Various States
Dec 09, 2025 03:45 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the growing number of petitions related to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process from multiple states. Chief Justice Surya Kant ordered state-wise segregation of petitions while prioritizing a decision on Bihar's SIR legality. The court also addressed timeline concerns for Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, as well as security issues for booth-level officers in West Bengal.
Government Agrees to Parliamentary Debate on Electoral Reforms and Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls
Dec 02, 2025 04:31 pm CST
The Indian government has agreed to the opposition's demands for a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, focusing on the controversial Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. Opposition parties led by Congress and Trinamool have criticized the process, alleging it could illegally remove legitimate voters. The controversy has extended to concerns about pressure on booth-level officers, with protests occurring outside the Election Commission's Kolkata office.
Election Commission Extends Voter List Cleanup Deadline in 12 States Amid BLO Pressure
Nov 30, 2025 03:40 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise deadline to February 14 across 12 states and Union Territories. Opposition parties have requested better planning amid reports of immense pressure on booth level officers, with some BLO suicides reported. In Bengal, where elections are approaching, the EC has identified 18.70 lakh dead voters and estimates approximately 35 lakh voters may be removed from draft lists.
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.
Shared All Information: Karnataka Poll Officer After Rahul Gandhi Allegations
Sep 18, 2025 11:40 pm CST
The office of the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Thursday said all available information with the Election Commission of India (ECI), regarding alleged attempts to delete 6,018 votes in the state's Aland constituency.
In Poll-Bound Assam, Election Body Begins Voter Mapping Ahead Of Roll Revision
Sep 18, 2025 12:30 pm CST
With Assam slated to go to the elections by April next year, the Election Commission has started a pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter mapping exercise in the state.