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"Think deeply, going beyond political ideologies": Election Commission ami
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a statement, the ECI questioned its critics and asked if it should allow fake votes to be cast in the names of deceased and migrated voters.
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Opposition leaders protest against SIR outside Bihar Assembly
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bihar elections are expected to be held later this year in October or November; however, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not announced an official date.
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Congress MP Manickam Tagore moves Adjournment motion in Lok Sabha seeking
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tagore further in his letter highlighted the SIR exercise as an attack on the legacy of Babasaheb BR Ambedkar who "enshrined" universal adult franchise in the Consitution to empower citizens, irrespective of their caste, class or wealth.
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"Attack on Democracy": INDIA bloc MPs protest at Parliament Makar Dwar aga
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The opposition parties have repeatedly called for a discussion in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha regarding the revision exercise, moving adjournment motions everyday since the start of the monsoon session and alleging that manipulation of voter rolls is taking place under the guise of the
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"Allies of Modi govt are saying this": Congress cites JD(U) MP's claims on
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On Wednesday, JD(U) MP replied to Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha and said, "Bihar has played a very important role in bringing the NDA government. In 11 years, will the railway minister please tell whether he has started any train from Patna to Delhi, Patna to Bang
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FIR filed against Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, others for protestin
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The FIR was filed under sections 191 (2), 190, 132, 223 on cases of scuffle with the police and violation of restricted prohibitory order.
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Parliament Monsoon Session: Oppn to protest against Bihar SIR amid RJD's b
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The opposition parties have been protesting at the Parliament steps since the start of the session, alleging that the revision exercise is being used for voter manipulation and deletion of a large number of votes ahead of the assembly elections.
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Junk dealer shot dead in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, police conduct raids to nab
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Widespread protests erupted following a junk dealer being shot dead near Majhaulia in Muzaffarpur district on Thursday night. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Vinita Sinha said that a case will be registered, and police teams have already left to conduct raids and nab the accused.
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh moves suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha ove
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh has given Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267, demanding discussion on the constitutional and electoral implications of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar.
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"Clearly snatching rights of around 60-70 lakh voters in Bihar": Congress
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Meanwhile, amid continued protest by the opposition, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the third day of the monsoon session on Wednesday.
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"Reforms are very necessary for democracy": Union Minister Sukanta Majumda
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amidst the opposition's criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar in both houses of Parliament and the ongoing protest of the opposition, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar defended the exercise, asserting that reforms are essential for democracy, on Wednesday.
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Assamese dance group in UK to perform Bihu to welcome PM Modi
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A London-based dance group will perform Assam's traditional Bihu dance to welcome PM Modi during his UK visit. Performers Madhusmita Borgohain and Chinu Kishore, originally from Assam, expressed joy and excitement at seeing the Prime Minister and showcasing their culture.
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