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"Rulers selecting their voters": CPI MP Sandosh Kumar calls SIR "Special I
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
"We have raised many issues. The main issue, however, was the SIR, which now stands for Special Intensive Removal. Normally in a democracy, voters elect their ruler, but here, the reverse is happening. The rulers are selecting their voters," Kumar told ANI after attending the all-party me
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'Recently, institutions like ECI have faced sustained pressure': Mallikarj
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
"National Voters' Day is a powerful reminder that a nation's future belongs to its people, and that our collective voice can shape our shared destiny. The people of India deserve a free, fair and fearless elections, where clean electoral rolls and level-playing field is the primary requis
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"Aware voter determines the direction of nation": CM Dhami extends greetin
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
"Heartiest greetings to all of you on National Voters' Day, dedicated to the spirit of a participatory, aware, and vibrant democracy. An aware voter determines the direction and condition of the nation through their right to vote; this right is the true foundation of strength and trust in
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"Becoming a voter is an occasion of celebration," says PM Modi on National
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
"Greetings on #NationalVotersDay. This day is about further deepening our faith in the democratic values of our nation. My compliments to all those associated with the Election Commission of India for their efforts to strengthen our democratic processes. Being a voter is not just a consti
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"My India, My Vote": India celebrates National Voters' Day today; Presiden
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
India observes National Voters' Day on January 25 each year to celebrate democracy and empower every citizen to take part in the electoral process. The day marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which was established on January 25, 1950, under Article 324 of the I
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BJP holds nationwide press conferences against TMC's violence in Bengal an
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP MP Sambit Patra accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using violence to disrupt electoral processes and protect illegal immigrants. He alleged that the TMC was shielding Rohingyas and Bangladeshis, and pointed to an incident at the Block Development Office in Farakka w
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BJP's CR Kesavan calls Rahul Gandhi's remarks "failed toolkit of despair a
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Friday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on the electoral process, calling them a "failed toolkit of despair and desperation."
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"Vote Chori is an anti-national act": Rahul Gandhi amid BMC vote counting
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid the ongoing counting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged erosion of public trust in the electoral process.
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Maharashtra: BMC elections record 52.94 per cent voter turnout; Mumbai to
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The elections, which were conducted after a gap of eight years, marked a significant civic exercise for Mumbai. The previous BMC elections were held in 2017, while the term of the last elected mayor, Kishori Pednekar, ended in March 2022. With the completion of the polls, Mumbai is set to
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Postal ballot boxes to be opened only on counting day: BMC clarifies after
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday clarified that postal ballot boxes will be taken out of the strong room only on the day of counting, January 16, 2026, alongside Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), following allegations by former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv
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BMC Polls: Big Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna returns to Mumbai to cast vot
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
igg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna reached a polling station on Thursday afternoon to cast his vote during the ongoing municipal elections in Maharashtra.
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Anyone erasing ink does not allow re-voting: Maharashtra EC
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
"If it is found that a person has erased the ink from their finger and has come to vote again, appropriate legal action will be taken against them," the State Election Commission has informed in an official statement.
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