election integrity
Living Voters Declared Dead: Major Errors Found in Bengal's Draft Electoral Roll
Dec 17, 2025 09:21 pm CST
Bengal's draft voter list revision has sparked controversy after living citizens including a daily wage couple and a Trinamool councillor were incorrectly marked as deceased. The Special Intensive Revision also erroneously assigned a Brahmin surname to CPM leader Mohammed Salim, raising serious concerns about election integrity as 58 lakh names were removed from voter rolls.
PM Modi Praises Amit Shah's Parliament Speech on Electoral Integrity: Countering Opposition Claims with "Concrete Facts"
Dec 11, 2025 01:30 pm CST
Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a comprehensive parliamentary address defending India's electoral system against opposition allegations, particularly Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" claims. Prime Minister Modi praised Shah's speech for presenting concrete facts that highlighted the robustness of democratic processes while exposing opposition falsehoods. Shah referenced historical electoral practices, defended the Special Summary Revision process, and countered specific allegations with Election Commission clarifications during the heated parliamentary debate.
Tripura Congress Leader Threatens Public Beating of Poll Officials for Electoral Malpractice
Dec 07, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Former minister and Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman warns election officials against voter list manipulation in Tripura, threatening public backlash if genuine voters are removed or fake ones added. He alleges BJP has been influencing electoral machinery and demands transparent, error-free electoral rolls as the state prepares for special revision.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Challenges Election Commission's Staffing Decisions and Polling Booth Locations
Nov 24, 2025 11:17 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally challenged the Election Commission over concerns of potential bias in electoral preparations. In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, she questioned decisions to outsource data entry operations and establish polling booths in private residential complexes, suggesting these moves may compromise electoral fairness and potentially benefit specific political interests.
Amit Shah Accuses Political Parties of Protecting Infiltrators Amid Mamata Banerjee's SIR Criticism
Nov 21, 2025 03:45 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clash over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with Shah alleging some parties are protecting infiltrators while Banerjee calls the process chaotic and dangerous. The dispute highlights tensions over electoral integrity in poll-bound West Bengal, with BJP leaders accusing Banerjee of attempting to shield illegal voters.
Election Commission Refutes RJD's Claim of 25,000 Pre-Loaded Votes in Bihar EVMs as "Technically Impossible"
Nov 18, 2025 07:16 pm CST
The Election Commission has firmly rejected allegations by senior RJD leader Jagdanand Singh that EVMs used in Bihar elections contained 25,000 pre-loaded votes before polling began. The EC described these claims as "technically impossible" and "procedurally false," highlighting that such tampering is prevented through multiple verification processes, including mock polls and VVPAT verification, all conducted with political party agents present.
Election Commission Refutes RJD's Allegations of Tampering at Bihar Strong Room: Complete Investigation Details
Nov 09, 2025 02:27 am CST
The Election Commission of India has conducted a preliminary investigation into allegations made by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) regarding suspicious activities at a strong room in Hajipur, Vaishali district. The RJD shared CCTV footage claiming evidence of tampering, but the ECI clarified that only one display screen experienced a temporary timeout while the main security system remained operational throughout. The Commission explained that the pickup vehicle spotted on camera belonged to security personnel delivering supplies, with its entry properly documented.
VVPAT Slips Dumped in Bihar: Election Official Suspended for Electoral Negligence
Nov 08, 2025 10:46 pm CST
An assistant returning officer in Bihar's Samastipur district was suspended after VVPAT slips from mock polls were found dumped along a roadside. While the Election Commission confirms the actual polling process remains uncompromised, legal action has been initiated against the official for negligence in handling electoral materials during the ongoing assembly elections.
Exposed: Investigation Confirms Voter Roll Irregularities in Haryana Following Rahul Gandhi's Vote Theft Allegations
Nov 05, 2025 11:49 pm CST
An NDTV investigation has uncovered significant anomalies in Haryana's Rai constituency voter rolls, supporting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of systematic vote manipulation during recent assembly elections. The report details multiple instances of duplicate photos in voter lists, including a stock image of a Brazilian model used for 22 different voter identities, and interviews with villagers who found their names mysteriously removed from electoral rolls after previously being able to vote. The controversy raises serious questions about electoral integrity and the Election Commission's procedures in India's democratic process.
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.