Special Intensive Revision
Prashant Kishor Challenges Election Commission Over Dual Voter Registration in Bihar and West Bengal
Oct 28, 2025 09:24 pm CST
The Election Commission has asked political strategist Prashant Kishor to explain his name appearing in voter lists of both Bihar and West Bengal, prompting him to question why the duplication wasn't addressed during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Opposition parties claim the SIR process could disenfranchise voters, while Kishor criticizes both the exercise and the BJP's intentions behind it.
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 Clarifies: Aadhaar Card Is Proof of Identity, Not Citizenship for Voter Registration
Oct 28, 2025 02:15 am CST
The Election Commission has included Aadhaar cards and Bihar's post-special intensive revision voters' list among acceptable identification documents for electoral roll cleanup in 12 states and union territories. Officials emphasized that while Aadhaar serves as identity proof, it cannot establish citizenship, aligning with Supreme Court directives and Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act.
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.
SIR 2.0: India's Paperless Voter Roll Revision System Expands to 12 New States
Oct 28, 2025 01:08 am CST
India's Election Commission launches the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) with a paperless process covering 12 states and Union Territories. The improved system, incorporating lessons from Bihar, simplifies voter verification by requiring documentation only when names are missing from both old and new voter lists, with Aadhaar now accepted as valid ID.
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 Explains Why Assam Excluded from Phase Two of Special Voter Roll Revision Unlike Bengal and Tamil Nadu
Oct 27, 2025 08:12 pm CST
The Election Commission has clarified that Assam's unique citizenship rules under Section 6A of the Citizenship Act necessitate a separate voter roll revision process, unlike West Bengal and Tamil Nadu which are included in Phase Two of the nationwide Special Intensive voter roll revision. This first major electoral roll update in 21 years involves 12 states and union territories, with enumeration beginning November 4 and final lists published by February 7.
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.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Warns Against Voter Roll Manipulation by BJP-AIADMK Alliance
Oct 27, 2025 02:08 am CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the BJP-AIADMK alliance of attempting electoral manipulation through Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls by targeting working-class citizens, minorities, and marginalized groups. Stalin has directed DMK party members to maintain vigilance at polling stations and announced a strategic session titled "My Polling Booth, Winning Booth" to prepare for the 2026 Assembly elections.