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Rajasthan Dy CM Bairwa thanks EC, says SIR across 12 states, UTs "Will rem
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Monday thanked the Election Commission after the announcement of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories.
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ECI to conduct second phase of Special Intensive Revision in 12 States, UT
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, CEC Kumar said the exercise will cover Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Read More
RJD's Mrityunjay Tiwari urges fair conduct of voter list revision, says no
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"There is no objection to the SIR. However, it is not right to steal votes through SIR or to deprive any citizen of the country of their right to vote. During the Bihar SIR, a lot of irregularities were observed, and the proof of it was given. EC should conduct the electoral process witho
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"SIR is very important for sanctity in politics": Union Minister Jitan Ram
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"We have been demanding countrywide SIR because it will bring transparency. For sanctity in politics, SIR is very important," Manjhi told ANI.
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Opposition will be vigilant in protecting voting rights of marginalised:
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Monday said the Opposition would be vigilant in protecting the voting rights of marginalised communities as the Election Commission is set to conduct a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
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ECI is a constitutional body and has the authority to conduct nationwide S
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Kumar stated that the Congress party has been opposing the procedure; however, it was not accepted by the judiciary. He noted that Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body and has the authority to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
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"Election Commission is independent, SIR will happen": BJP leader Pratul S
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pratul Shah Deo on Monday reiterated support for the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of voter lists, emphasising the Election Commission of India's (ECI) independent status and asserting that the exercise would be conducted as announ
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"There are many dead, fake voters; voter lists must be prepared correctly"
Updated : 5 months ago IST
West Bengal's Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, has raised concerns about the voter lists, alleging that they contain many dead and fake voters ahead of the special intensive revision (SIR) in West Bengal.
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EC reminds media to follow silence period and exit poll ban to ensure fair
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The voting for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, whereas bye-elections for eight seats across seven states and Union Territories will be held on November 11. The results for both will be declared on November 14.
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"Goes abroad and belittles ECI": Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slams R
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Union Minister and BJP's Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for levelling allegations against the Election Commission of India, saying he "belittles" a Constitutional body and Indian democracy.
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"Will set example for country": BJP's Prakash Reddy applauds EC's decision
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"In many states, including Bihar, Assam, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telangana, especially Hyderabad, the voter list is in the wrong shape. SIR will set an example for the country," Reddy said.
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Pawan Singh doesn't even want to contest assembly elections, wants to cont
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"Pawan Singh doesn't even want to contest the assembly elections; he wants to contest as an MP. I got him the ticket from Asansol, and in the future, we will get him to contest the election from the right place..." he said.
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