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ECI publishes Kerala's final voter list; around 2.6 crore voters in state
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state electoral roll, the Election Commission of India (ECI) released Kerala's final voter list on Saturday.
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SC, in "extraordinary move" asks district judges to decide voter claims in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In an extraordinary move to remove impediments in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered the deputation of district judges to resolve pending voter claims of people categorised in the Commission's "
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PMK intra-party dispute raised in Court; Judge advises civil remedy
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
PMK founder S Ramadoss approached Madras High Court seeking to freeze the party's 'mango' symbol amid a factional dispute with his son R Anbumani. The court advised approaching a civil court, observing that the Election Commission doesn't interfere in internal matters of registered unreco
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ECI directs 22 states, UTs to complete preparatory work for next phase of
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of 22 States and Union Territories to complete preparatory work for the second phase of upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which is expected to begin in April 2026.
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UP budget session running successfully, govt dedicated to development: Dy
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the ongoing legislative assembly budget session is being run successfully and hit out at the Samajwadi Party over its delegation's visit to the Election Commission, alleging that the party has already conceded defeat in the 2027 elections.
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Toshakhana case: Pak SC issues notice to ECP over Imran Khan's electoral b
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan's Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission over Imran Khan's five-year electoral ban linked to the Toshakhana case. Judges examined legal arguments on suspended sentences versus convictions. Proceedings were deferred indefinitely. Hearings in the cipher case and a de
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"Ask her how she became CM after winning elections three times": Kiren Rij
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her reported remarks on the Election Commission, questioning how she assumed office after winning elections three times.
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ECI announces schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha polls across 10 states
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states, as the members are set to complete their term in April 2026, a press note stated.
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"Only Muslims, Backward classes, Dalits being served Form 7 notices": Akhi
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
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
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EC allots 'Torch Light' symbol to Makkal Needhi Maiam ahead of Puducherry
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notification allotting the "Torch Light" symbol to the Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) for the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections in Puducherry.
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"Truth about everyone should be brought out": BJP's Dilip Ghosh calls for
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said on Tuesday that the truth must come out after the Election Commission of India (ECI) suspended seven officials in West Bengal over the alleged misconduct linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
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Election Commission team arrives in Guwahati, to meet representatives of p
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In view of the upcoming Assam polls, a team of the Election Commission of India led by the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Guwahati on Monday on a three-day visit.
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