electoral rolls
DMK Launches Statewide Protests Against Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu: Concerns Over Voting Rights and Transparency
Nov 10, 2025 11:57 pm CST
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is organizing statewide protests in Tamil Nadu against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, claiming the rushed process could disenfranchise legitimate voters. The party has approached the Supreme Court while the Election Commission defends the process as transparent and procedurally sound, raising broader questions about electoral integrity in India.
West Bengal Election Officers Issued Notices for Improper Distribution of Voter Revision Forms
Nov 09, 2025 05:42 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued show-cause notices to eight Booth Level Officers in West Bengal for distributing voter enumeration forms at tea stalls and local clubs instead of following the mandatory door-to-door protocol during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The action came after multiple complaints from political parties, with officials from Cooch Behar and North 24 Parganas districts among those cited. A new 24x7 helpline has been established to report similar violations as the ECI works to ensure transparency in the voter list revision process.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Special Intensive Revision Is Attempting to Institutionalize Electoral Fraud
Nov 09, 2025 03:15 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is an attempt to cover up and institutionalize vote manipulation. Gandhi claims that electoral fraud occurred in multiple states including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, with approximately 25 lakh votes allegedly stolen in Haryana alone. The EC has denied these allegations, calling them unfounded.
The Battle Over Citizenship: Examining the 'Ghuspaithiya' Controversy in West Bengal's Electoral Politics
Nov 07, 2025 09:11 pm CST
This analysis examines West Bengal's controversial Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the political battle over defining citizenship. The article explores how the identification of "ghuspaithiyas" (illegal migrants) has become central to the 2026 election narrative, impacting both Hindu and Muslim communities while reshaping political alignments between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. The piece highlights the complex history of migration, naturalization, and the critical relationship between citizenship status and welfare entitlements.
MK Stalin Issues Electoral Ultimatum to DMK Officials in BJP Stronghold Tirunelveli
Nov 07, 2025 03:25 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has delivered a stern warning to DMK party officials in Tirunelveli, demanding electoral victory in BJP President Nainar Nagendran's home constituency or face removal from their positions. The directive came during a closed-door meeting attended by MP Kanimozhi, where Stalin also raised concerns about voter registration irregularities in the upcoming elections.
AAP Accuses BJP Leaders of Double Voting in Delhi and Bihar Elections: Allegations and Denials
Nov 07, 2025 01:45 am CST
Aam Aadmi Party has alleged that BJP leaders including Rajya Sabha MP Rakesh Sinha voted in both Delhi and Bihar elections, claiming electoral fraud despite the Election Commission's efforts to eliminate duplicate voters. BJP leaders have firmly denied these accusations, stating they followed proper procedures to transfer their voter registration from Delhi to Bihar.
Maharashtra Municipal Council Elections: 246 Councils and 42 Nagar Panchayats to Vote on December 2, Results on December 3
Nov 04, 2025 11:12 pm CST
Maharashtra will conduct elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats on December 2, with vote counting on December 3. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare announced that 66,775 personnel will oversee the process for 1.7 crore eligible voters. The elections will use EVMs to elect 6,859 members and 288 presidents, with special measures implemented to address concerns about duplicate voters in electoral rolls.
West Bengal Begins First Electoral Roll Revision in 23 Years Amid Technical Challenges and Political Tensions
Nov 04, 2025 11:07 pm CST
West Bengal has launched its first Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 23 years, deploying 80,000+ booth-level officers for house-to-house verification ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. The month-long process faces technical glitches and staffing challenges, while political tensions rise between TMC and BJP over the revision's timing and purpose.
BJP and Trinamool Congress Clash Over West Bengal Voter List Revision Process
Nov 03, 2025 10:27 pm CST
The Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal has ignited a fierce political battle between the BJP and Trinamool Congress. BJP alleges widespread document forgery and illegal voter registration, while Trinamool claims the revision is causing public panic and represents selective voter targeting. Both parties have escalated their actions, with BJP submitting a detailed memorandum to the Election Commission and Trinamool organizing protests led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
West Bengal Farmer Attempts Suicide Over Voter ID Spelling Error Amid Electoral Revision Fears
Oct 30, 2025 04:10 pm CST
A West Bengal farmer attempted suicide after consuming pesticide due to fears that a spelling error in his voter ID card would result in his removal from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The incident highlights growing anxiety among voters ahead of upcoming assembly elections, with authorities responding to address concerns about the identification verification process.