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EC conducting SIR by borrowing a page from RSS book: CPI(M) State Secy
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday held a protest outside the office of the Election Commission against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar set to move to Rajya Sabha: JDU Sources
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid mounting speculation over Nitish Kumar resigning from the post of Chief Minister of Bihar, sources from the Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday stated that the veteran leader might transition to the Rajya Sabha of the Parliament days after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announce
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India provides large number of vehicles as Nepal heads to landmark polls a
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
For Nepal's general elections, India has provided a large number of vehicles to the Election Commission. Nepal Election Commission's Information Officer, Suman Ghimire, while talking to ANI, said that, "India is our important neighbour, and we continue to receive assistance from India." Read More
BJP announces nine candidates for biennial Rajya Sabha polls; Nitin Nabin
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that polling for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections will be held on March 16, with vote counting the same day at 5 pm and the process concluding by March 20.
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West Bengal: Congress holds protest march to State EC office over "removal
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"What is the reason behind the removal of genuine voters' names today? The Election Commission is silent. The full reason for this must be audited and made public. Otherwise, there will be strong protests, and we will hold a dharna on the 6th March," Congress leader Ashutosh Chatterjee to
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Seat-sharing talks yet to begin in NDA alliance: Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Nain
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Nainar Nagendran clarified that seat-sharing discussions within the NDA have not yet begun and would be taken up only after the Election Commission announces the poll dates.
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West Bengal SIR: ECI releases final electoral rolls, over 58 lakh names de
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal, stating that 5,46,053 voters have been deleted using Form 7 after the draft list was published in December 2025.
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TMC leader Jay Prakash Majumdar flags concerns over ECI's move to deploy 4
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Majumdar said, "The Election Commission has its own mandate and manuals... In the case of SIR, they have breached several areas where they have been reprimanded by the Supreme Court itself, that you cannot do this."
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Political parties urge CEC Gyanesh Kumar to hold single-phase polls in Tam
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
During the meeting, a majority of the political parties commended the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the peaceful and smooth conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. Additionally, most parties also submitted formal requests urging the ECI to
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EC holds review meeting with parties, directs strict crackdown on cash, fr
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission on Wednesday directed officials in Puducherry to strictly enforce the rule of law without fear or favour, crack down on the flow of cash, liquor, drugs and freebies, and ensure coordinated action among enforcement agencies ahead of the Assembly elections.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar holds meetings ahead of Puducherry Assembly polls
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday said that the political parties have promised the Election Commission that the upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections will be "model elections" for the country.
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National Round Table Conference of ECI, State Election Commissioners concl
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) organised the National Round Table Conference of ECI and State Election Commissioners (SECs) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the release said.
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