Election Commission India
West Bengal Removes 7.6% Voters From Electoral Roll: 1.6 Crore Under Scrutiny For Discrepancies
Dec 17, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal has completed phase 1 of its Special Intensive Revision exercise, removing 58 lakh voters (7.6%) from electoral rolls due to deaths, relocations, or duplications. Additionally, 1.67 crore voters face scrutiny for logical discrepancies including mismatched father's names, improper age differences with relatives, and gender inconsistencies. This marks the first digitally conducted electoral revision in the state, with hearings scheduled for affected voters to present documentation supporting their registration status.
Muslim CPM Leader Mohammed Salim Mistakenly Listed as Brahmin in West Bengal Voter Roll
Dec 17, 2025 07:05 pm CST
In a significant error during West Bengal's voter list revision, prominent CPM leader Mohammed Salim and his son were mistakenly given the Brahmin surname "Awasthi" in the draft electoral roll. This mistake highlights potential widespread discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision process that removed 58 lakh names from voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.
West Bengal Draft Electoral Rolls: Election Commission to Release Revised Voter List Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Election Commission of India is set to publish draft electoral rolls for West Bengal following a Special Intensive Revision process, with over 58 lakh names marked for potential deletion. The publication initiates a claims and objections phase continuing into February 2026, as authorities prepare for the upcoming assembly elections amid political scrutiny over constituency-wise voter deletions.
Supreme Court Rebukes Prashant Bhushan for Calling Election Commission a "Despot" During SIR Voter List Hearing
Dec 02, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan faced objection from Chief Justice Surya Kant in the Supreme Court after referring to the Election Commission as a potential "despot" during arguments challenging the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. The case highlights growing concerns over BLO working conditions, with multiple officials reportedly dying from work-related stress while implementing the controversial voter verification exercise.
Tamil Nadu Minister Challenges Election Commission: Claims SIR Process Threatens Voter Rights Ahead of 2026 Elections
Nov 16, 2025 12:04 am CST
Tamil Nadu IT Minister Dr PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan has criticized the Election Commission of India over its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, filing a Supreme Court petition to halt the process. The minister claims the timing and methodology could disenfranchise thousands of voters before the 2026 Assembly elections, while the EC defends the exercise as a routine legal requirement for maintaining accurate voter lists.
Brazilian Woman's Photo Used in Indian Voter Fraud Allegations: "I've Never Even Been to India"
Nov 07, 2025 11:46 am CST
A Brazilian hairdresser, Larissa Nery, discovered her photograph was at the center of Indian political controversy after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged her image appeared multiple times in Haryana voter lists. Nery, who has never visited India, expressed concern about the unauthorized use of her 8-year-old stock photo that was originally taken casually by a photographer friend and has since been downloaded over 400,000 times from free stock photo websites.
Brazilian Hairdresser's Photo at Center of Rahul Gandhi's Election Fraud Allegations in India
Nov 06, 2025 04:27 pm CST
A Brazilian hairdresser's stock photo has unexpectedly become the center of a major political controversy in India after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used it to allege voter fraud in Haryana elections. Larissa Nery, who posed for the photo eight years ago, expressed surprise at finding herself described as the "mysterious Brazilian model" whose image allegedly appeared multiple times in Indian voter lists under different identities.
BJP Alleges Document Fraud in West Bengal Voter List Revision, Seeks Election Commission Intervention
Nov 03, 2025 10:35 pm CST
The BJP has formally requested the Election Commission to exercise heightened scrutiny during West Bengal's voter list revision, alleging the Mamata Banerjee government has systematically issued backdated and forged documents through programs like "Duare Sarkar" to enable illegal immigrants to register as voters. The party has identified specific document types requiring verification and suggested additional documentation requirements, escalating tensions with the Trinamool Congress who vows to oppose the special revision.
Election Commission Reactivates Economic Intelligence Panel After Six Years to Combat Electoral Malpractice
Oct 19, 2025 11:03 pm CST
India's Election Commission has revived its Multi-Departmental Committee on Election Intelligence after a six-year hiatus to prevent the misuse of money, liquor, and drugs in the upcoming Bihar elections. The committee, comprising 17 government departments and agencies, met to coordinate efforts against electoral malpractices and ensure free and fair elections through enhanced intelligence sharing and enforcement strategies.
Bihar Voter List Controversy: Supreme Court Examines Claims of 47 Lakh Adults Disenfranchised in Special Intensive Revision
Oct 09, 2025 10:10 pm CST
Yogendra Yadav presents evidence to Supreme Court showing Bihar's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists eliminated 47 lakh adults, including 16 lakh women, potentially disenfranchising 10% of the state's adult population. The Election Commission denies these claims while the court orders legal assistance for affected citizens.