electoral rolls
Election Commission Launches 1950 Helpline for West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
Oct 30, 2025 12:08 pm CST
The Election Commission has established a dedicated voter helpline (1950) to address concerns and ensure transparency during West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The comprehensive support system includes the National Contact Centre, district-level services, and the ECINET platform, allowing voters to connect directly with election officials and have complaints resolved within 48 hours.
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.
MK Stalin Leads DMK Workshop to Protect Voters During Electoral Roll Revision Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Oct 28, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has conducted a strategic workshop training DMK party workers to monitor the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Calling the 2026 Assembly election crucial for protecting Tamil Nadu's identity, Stalin accused opposition parties of attempting to disenfranchise legitimate voters while expressing confidence in securing a seventh term for the DMK government.
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.
DMK and Allies Challenge Election Commission's Special Voter List Revision in Tamil Nadu
Oct 28, 2025 02:46 am CST
Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK party and its coalition partners have condemned the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as politically motivated. Chief Minister MK Stalin's alliance claims the timing and process could disenfranchise voters, comparing it to controversial voter deletions in Bihar. The opposition AIADMK supports the revision, while DMK prepares strategically with a workshop for thousands of election functionaries ahead of the 2026 polls.
Election Commission Confirms No Obstacles to Electoral Roll Revision in West Bengal Despite Concerns
Oct 28, 2025 01:28 am CST
The Election Commission of India has confirmed that the special intensive revision of electoral rolls will proceed in West Bengal and 11 other states from November to February, despite concerns raised. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that states are constitutionally obligated to provide necessary personnel for the exercise, citing the Commission's powers under Article 324 of the Constitution. The announcement comes ahead of assembly elections scheduled next year in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu.
Election Commission Announces Second Phase of Voter Roll Revisions in 12 States Ahead of 2025-2027 Elections
Oct 27, 2025 09:13 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has launched the second phase of its nationwide special intensive revision of voter rolls in 12 states and union territories, including Bengal and Tamil Nadu which face elections next year. The process will commence after Bihar's polls, with enumeration running from November 4 to December 4 and final lists published by February 7. This marks the first comprehensive revision in over two decades, aimed at addressing issues like duplicate registrations and removing deceased voters from electoral rolls.
Election Commission Announces Phase Two of Special Intensive Revision Covering 12 States and UTs
Oct 27, 2025 07:29 pm CST
The Election Commission has launched phase two of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. This significant electoral exercise will encompass 51 crore voters with enumeration beginning November 4. This marks the first comprehensive revision of voter lists in over 21 years, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar overseeing the process.
250 Voter ID Cards Seized in Bengal: Election Commission Launches Investigation Before Electoral Roll Revision
Oct 24, 2025 10:45 pm CST
A man has been detained in Bengal's Nadia district after being found with approximately 250 voter ID cards, raising electoral integrity concerns just before the Election Commission begins its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The incident has sparked political controversy, with BJP officials criticizing the Mamata Banerjee government while authorities investigate the source of the documents.
Election Commission of India to Launch Nationwide Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Phases
Oct 23, 2025 08:52 pm CST
The Election Commission of India is preparing to implement a phased Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across the country, with the first phase schedule expected this month. Covering approximately 10 states initially, including Assam, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, this initiative aims to create more accurate voter lists by streamlining the elector verification process ahead of upcoming elections.