The Chief Election Commissioner placed special emphasis on the recently concluded Special Revision (SR) of the state's electoral rolls, reiterating that the primary and unwavering objective of this intensive exercise was to meticulously ensure that absolutely no eligible voter faced exclu
"We conducted a one-day brief introduction before starting the SIR voters list process to explain how to carry it out systematically under constitutional guidelines," Rinwa said.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that minorities and backward communities are being selectively targeted under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh and said that the party has sought time from the Election Commission to raise the
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended seven officials in West Bengal, directing the Chief Secretary to initiate disciplinary proceedings against them for "serious misconduct, dereliction of duty, and misuse of statutory powers in connection with the Special Intensive Revisi
As Tamil Nadu prepares for the upcoming assembly elections in the state, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said that actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay would "secularly break votes" across parties, given his status as a popular figure in the state, noting t
The Puducherry Chief Electoral Officer has officially published the final Electoral Roll for the Union Territory after a comprehensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which took place from October 27, 2025, to February 14, 2026.
Speaking at a press conference in Kanpur on Saturday, Yadav questioned the use of Form 7 despite the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. He said the Election Commission, as a constitutional body, must ensure that no eligible voter's name is removed from the
The successful conclusion of the three-day Delhi visit marks a significant step in the BJP's expanding footprint in Kerala. Following the historic victory in securing the mayor's post in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation, the delegation's participation in this high-level govern
Speaking to reporters here, Palaniswami claimed that the Tamil Nadu government's decision to credit Rs 5,000 to women beneficiaries was driven by electoral considerations. "This announcement has come out of fear of defeat in the upcoming elections," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended wishes to Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley after her historic third consecutive election victory. PM Modi underlined the longstanding friendship between the two countries and expressed optimism about further strengthening the ties.
Speaking to ANI after the meeting, the Chairman highlighted the benefits of the proposed reform, noting that it does not violate democracy, and urged all parties to come together to implement it.
The election is widely viewed as a defining moment for the country's future, particularly given the absence of the Awami League, a party that has ruled four times but is not participating in the current electoral process.