electoral rolls
How to Check and Correct Your Name in West Bengal Voter List: Complete Guide to Electoral Roll Verification
Dec 17, 2025 04:27 pm CST
A comprehensive guide for citizens to verify their inclusion in West Bengal's draft voter list after 58 lakh names were removed during Special Intensive Revision. Learn how to check your voter status, submit claims if wrongfully excluded, and correct errors in your details before the final electoral roll publication in February 2026.
Trinamool Councillor Protests at Crematorium After Being Declared "Dead" in Electoral Rolls
Dec 17, 2025 12:06 am CST
A Trinamool Congress councillor in West Bengal made a dramatic protest by visiting a crematorium after discovering his name listed among the deceased in draft electoral rolls. Surya Dey's demonstration highlights widespread concerns about the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise that has removed over 58 lakh names from voter lists ahead of upcoming state elections.
West Bengal Electoral Purge: Mamata's Bhabanipur Records 4X More Voter Deletions Than Adhikari's Nandigram
Dec 13, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process has revealed striking disparities in voter deletions across West Bengal constituencies, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seeing nearly four times more removals than Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari's Nandigram. This comprehensive electoral purge, affecting over 58 lakh voters statewide, has intensified political tensions as Bengal approaches the 2026 Assembly elections, with both TMC and BJP scrutinizing the implications of these significant changes to the voter base.
Amit Shah Defends Electoral Reforms: "No Voting Rights for Infiltrators Despite Opposition Claims"
Dec 11, 2025 08:43 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defended the government's electoral reform policies in Parliament, addressing opposition allegations about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Shah emphasized the constitutional mandate for voter verification, rejected claims of electoral manipulation, and firmly stated the Modi government will prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining voting rights while preserving India's democratic integrity.
The Critical Flaws in SIR Implementation: Parliamentary Concerns Over Electoral Roll Revision Process
Dec 10, 2025 01:30 pm CST
An analysis of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process being implemented across select Indian states, highlighting concerns about its methodology, selective application, and human costs. While maintaining accurate electoral rolls is essential, the rushed implementation raises serious questions about electoral integrity, potential targeting of specific communities, and the accountability of constitutional bodies overseeing the process.
Priyanka Gandhi Defends Mother Against Voter List Allegations: "She Voted Only After Citizenship"
Dec 09, 2025 07:01 pm CST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi has strongly refuted allegations against her mother Sonia Gandhi regarding voter list inclusion before citizenship acquisition. The Sessions Court at Rouse Avenue has issued a notice to Sonia Gandhi concerning a revision petition challenging the dismissal of a complaint about her alleged improper inclusion in the 1980-81 electoral rolls, with the next hearing scheduled for January 6.
Uttar Pradesh Completes 97% of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls: Updates on Voter Registration Process
Dec 09, 2025 08:02 am CST
Uttar Pradesh has completed 97% of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls according to Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa. The process includes simplified online registration, overseas voter provisions, and is part of the Election Commission of India's broader initiative across 12 states and Union Territories, with final electoral rolls scheduled for publication on February 7, 2026.
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.
Kiren Rijiju Open to Electoral Reform Discussions in Rajya Sabha But Requests More Preparation Time
Dec 02, 2025 02:43 am CST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated in the Rajya Sabha that the government is willing to discuss Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and electoral reforms, but requested additional time for preparation. Opposition parties, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded immediate discussions, resulting in their walkout when the timeline request was denied. The Election Commission has announced SIR in multiple states, particularly those approaching 2026 elections.
Election Commission Refutes "False" Claims of Mass Voter Deletion in West Bengal: Supreme Court Submission
Dec 01, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Election Commission has filed an affidavit with the Supreme Court denying allegations of large-scale voter deletion in West Bengal, calling these claims false and politically motivated. The Commission defended its Special Intensive Revision process as constitutional and necessary, reporting that nearly 100% of voters have received forms with over 70% already completed. The Supreme Court will hear challenges to this electoral revision on December 9, with the Commission emphasizing that proper legal procedures are being followed with special provisions for vulnerable voters.