Electoral Registration
Rajasthan's Electoral Purge: 24 Lakh Voters Face Removal Under Special Intensive Revision Process
Nov 29, 2025 07:24 pm CST
Over 24 lakh voters in Rajasthan may be removed from electoral rolls as the Special Intensive Revision exercise compares current voter data with 2002 records. Unmapped voters must provide documentation by December to maintain their registration, with Jaipur reporting the highest number of potentially affected individuals. The final electoral roll will be published in February 2026 after the claims process concludes.
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.
Tamil Nadu's Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Sparks Political Controversy Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 04, 2025 10:48 pm CST
Tamil Nadu begins Special Intensive Revision of voter lists amid strong opposition from ruling DMK party, which has filed a Supreme Court petition claiming the process is rushed and potentially biased. While DMK demands postponement until after 2026 elections, BJP and AIADMK support the revision as a standard procedure, creating political tension in the state.