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Indian Parliament Winter Session 2025: Key Issues Including Electoral Reform and Political Confrontations
Dec 01, 2025 01:40 pm CST
The 2025 Winter Session of Indian Parliament has commenced amid several controversial topics including the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, opposition concerns over an election official's death in Bengal, and the FIR against Congress leaders in the National Herald case. The session, scheduled for 15 sittings over 19 days, will address air pollution crisis, security concerns, and introduce 13 legislative bills.
India's Parliament Winter Session 2025: Key Bills and Opposition Challenges Ahead
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 pm CST
The upcoming Winter Session of India's Parliament, scheduled from December 1-19, will feature crucial legislation including the Atomic Energy Bill to open the nuclear sector to private players and the Higher Education Commission Bill. Following the BJP-led NDA's Bihar victory, the government pushes forward with nine reform bills while opposition parties prepare to challenge electoral roll revisions across 12 states and territories. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for a meeting with floor leaders to ensure smooth coordination during the 15-sitting session.
Miraculous Reunion: How Electoral Roll Verification Brought Rajasthan Man Home After 45 Years of Separation
Nov 28, 2025 03:10 pm CST
After 45 years of separation, a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral roll campaign helped reunite Uday Singh with his family in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district. Despite memory loss from an accident while working in Chhattisgarh 1,300 kilometers away, the voter verification process triggered recognition that led to an emotional homecoming celebrated by the entire village with traditional ceremonies.
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 Defends National Slogans: "Jai Hind and Vande Mataram Are Our Heritage"
Nov 27, 2025 02:05 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized Rajya Sabha's new guidelines prohibiting national slogans like "Jai Hind" and "Vande Mataram" in Parliament. She defended these expressions as integral to India's independence movement and cultural identity while raising concerns about threats to democracy, citizenship rights, and Bengal's historical contributions to the nation's freedom struggle.
BJP Delegation Reports Critical Electoral Roll Irregularities in West Bengal to Election Commission
Nov 26, 2025 07:22 pm CST
A BJP delegation led by Samik Bhattacharya and Amit Malviya met with Election Commission officials to report serious irregularities in West Bengal's electoral roll revision process. The delegation alleged widespread manipulation, including pressure on Booth Level Officers, retention of deceased voters on rolls, and infiltration concerns. They proposed multiple solutions including AI verification tools and stronger CEO office independence, while the EC separately addressed security breaches at the Kolkata electoral office.
Unusual Voter Names in Madhya Pradesh: The Fascinating Story of Dry Fruit Democracy
Nov 26, 2025 02:34 pm CST
In Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh, two polling stations feature electoral rolls with extraordinary names like Kaju, Badam, and Bollywood icons. This unique phenomenon stems from the Pardhi community's nomadic lifestyle, where children are named after prominent surroundings at birth. Despite these unconventional names, the electoral process runs smoothly, showcasing India's inclusive democracy where everyone's vote matters regardless of their name.
Election Commission to Meet Trinamool Delegation Amid Protests Over Electoral Roll Revisions
Nov 26, 2025 07:19 am CST
The Election Commission of India has scheduled a meeting with a ten-member Trinamool Congress delegation on November 28 to address concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced strong opposition to the SIR exercise, questioning its implementation across multiple states and assuring voters their names won't be removed from electoral lists. Meanwhile, opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused the TMC government of violating neutrality principles during the revision process.
Mamata Banerjee Confronts BJP Over Helicopter Cancellation: "Don't Play With Me"
Nov 25, 2025 08:45 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of sabotaging her helicopter journey to Bongaon, turning the setback into a campaign opportunity while warning political opponents not to underestimate her resolve. The incident occurs amid rising tensions over electoral roll revisions that have reportedly caused panic in refugee communities.
Pilibhit Administration Offers Safari and Lunch Rewards to Top-Performing Electoral Officers During Special Intensive Revision
Nov 21, 2025 10:20 pm CST
The Pilibhit district administration has implemented an innovative incentive program offering rewards including tiger safari trips and family lunches to booth-level officers who excel in digitizing voter forms during Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision. This electoral update aims to modernize voter rolls after two decades, with over 1,500 officers deployed across the district's four constituencies to process 1.4 million voter records before the December 4 deadline.