Special Intensive Revision
DMK Prepares to Protect Voter Rights During Tamil Nadu's Special Electoral Roll Revision
Oct 26, 2025 10:43 pm CST
DMK parliamentary leader MK Kanimozhi announces party readiness for Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision in Tamil Nadu, vowing to prevent the voter disenfranchisement controversies that plagued Bihar. As assembly elections approach, the ruling party aims to safeguard electoral integrity while maintaining its political momentum against the AIADMK-BJP alliance.
Election Commission to Announce Nationwide Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls Tomorrow: What You Need to Know
Oct 26, 2025 09:32 pm CST
The Election Commission is set to announce the date for nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, starting with 10 states including poll-bound West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Following controversy in Bihar where 66,000 names were removed from voter lists, the Commission aims to streamline the process while addressing Opposition concerns about potential disenfranchisement of minority voters.
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.
Trinamool Congress Organizing Massive Protest Against Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in West Bengal
Oct 23, 2025 09:41 am CST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is planning a major rally in Kolkata to protest the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, with top leaders including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set to participate. TMC officials have warned against voter harassment during the revision process, while BJP leaders defend the SIR as a standard electoral procedure ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Mamata Banerjee Raises Alarm Over "Outsider Influx" in Bhowanipore Constituency Ahead of Bengal Elections
Oct 15, 2025 11:22 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced concerns about systematic displacement of local voters in her Bhowanipore constituency, claiming "outsiders" are purchasing properties and forcing out residents. With state elections approaching, she urged vigilance regarding electoral roll revisions while opposition BJP suggests her comments reflect uncertainty about her electoral prospects.
Maharashtra State Election Commission Requests Deferral of Electoral Roll Revision Until 2026
Oct 14, 2025 05:49 pm CST
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has formally requested the Election Commission to postpone its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls until January 2026, citing the Supreme Court-mandated local body elections that will occupy the same officials needed for both processes. With elections pending for 29 municipal corporations and hundreds of local bodies, officials argue that attempting both processes simultaneously would be impractical.
Trinamool Congress Launches Unprecedented 100 'Bijoya Sammelani' Meetings Focusing on Electoral Roll Revision Before 2026 Elections
Oct 11, 2025 05:59 pm CST
The Trinamool Congress is organizing 100 'Bijoya Sammelani' meetings in a single day across Bengal, focusing on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and voter outreach initiatives. Coordinated by Abhishek Banerjee's office, this unprecedented campaign features over 50 speakers and represents the party's final large-scale grassroots program before the critical 2026 elections, with special emphasis on electoral roll verification and party worker mobilization.
Tensions Rise as Mamata Banerjee Warns West Bengal Electoral Officer Amid Voter List Revision Controversy
Oct 10, 2025 02:50 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a stern warning to the state's Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal, amid an ongoing voter list revision process. The confrontation comes as the Election Commission prepares for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with BJP opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari claiming approximately 1 crore names will be removed from Bengal's voters list. This escalating political tension highlights the contentious electoral landscape ahead of upcoming state elections.
Supreme Court Demands Evidence on Wrongful Deletion of Bihar Voters Before Intervention
Oct 08, 2025 12:36 am CST
The Supreme Court has requested concrete evidence of wrongful voter deletions in Bihar's electoral rolls, asking petitioners to provide affidavits for 100-200 affected individuals. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi expressed confusion over the Election Commission's process, particularly concerning the 3.66 lakh deleted names, emphasizing that court intervention requires proof of actual wrongful deletion. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday.