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Union Home Minister Amit Shah: Bihar Elections Will Favor NDA Under Nitish Kumar's Leadership
Nov 02, 2025 03:01 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah discusses Bihar's political landscape ahead of assembly elections, highlighting improved law and order under Nitish Kumar's leadership, development initiatives, and the BJP's commitment to their alliance. Shah emphasizes self-employment opportunities to reduce migration, addresses illegal immigration concerns, and predicts NDA winning 160 seats while warning against the return of "jungle raj" if Mahagathbandhan returns to power.
West Bengal Minister Threatens "Breaking Legs" of Election Commission Over CAA Implementation Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 02:22 pm CST
West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim sparked controversy by threatening to "break the legs" of the Election Commission and BJP if the Citizenship Amendment Act implementation removes genuine voters from electoral rolls. This comes amid tensions over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Bengal ahead of assembly elections, raising concerns about potential political violence and constitutional overreach.
Prashant Kishor Challenges BJP: "No SIR or FIR Will Save You When People Turn Against You"
Oct 28, 2025 09:10 am CST
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor delivered a pointed critique of the BJP government's electoral strategy, stating that initiatives like Special Intensive Revision (SIR) won't protect parties that have lost public support. His comments came as the Election Commission announced the second phase of SIR across 12 states, with the final voter list scheduled for publication in February 2026.
Trinamool Congress Organizing Massive Protest Against Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in West Bengal
Oct 23, 2025 09:41 am CST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is planning a major rally in Kolkata to protest the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, with top leaders including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set to participate. TMC officials have warned against voter harassment during the revision process, while BJP leaders defend the SIR as a standard electoral procedure ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Mamata Banerjee Raises Alarm Over "Outsider Influx" in Bhowanipore Constituency Ahead of Bengal Elections
Oct 15, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced concerns about systematic displacement of local voters in her Bhowanipore constituency, claiming "outsiders" are purchasing properties and forcing out residents. With state elections approaching, she urged vigilance regarding electoral roll revisions while opposition BJP suggests her comments reflect uncertainty about her electoral prospects.
Chief Election Commissioner Reviews Bihar Election Preparedness During Two-Day Visit
Oct 04, 2025 01:34 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has begun a comprehensive two-day visit to Bihar to assess election preparedness ahead of upcoming Assembly polls. The delegation is meeting with political parties, election officials, and security agencies to review voter lists, security arrangements in Naxal-affected districts, and implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, with election dates expected to be announced soon.
Election Commission to Review Bihar Poll Preparations: CEC and Commissioners Set for Two-Day Patna Visit
Oct 03, 2025 09:19 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners will visit Patna on October 4-5 to review Bihar's election preparedness ahead of upcoming assembly polls. With nearly 7.42 crore registered voters and 425 observers being deployed, the EC aims to ensure fair elections while addressing concerns about the recently completed voter list revision.
Bihar Final Electoral Roll Released After Special Intensive Revision: 18 Lakh Voters Added
Sep 30, 2025 09:08 pm CST
The Election Commission has completed Bihar's Special Intensive Revision process, adding 18 lakh voters to the final electoral roll ahead of Assembly elections. Despite Opposition criticism and ongoing Supreme Court scrutiny, the revision concludes with 7.42 crore registered voters, following the first such exercise in 22 years. The Election Commission will visit Bihar in early October, with election dates expected shortly thereafter.
Poll Body Rolls Out E-Verification System To Prevent Misuse Of Voter Name Deletion
Sep 24, 2025 11:23 pm CST
The Election Commission has rolled out an e-verification procedure to ensure that the provision to seek deletion of names from the voters' list is not misused.