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Supreme Court seeks responses of EC, Bengal govt on plea for data on claims of voters deleted under SIR

The Supreme Court has asked election officials to address issues surrounding voter data transparency. A PIL points out the challenges of handling claims and objections, revealing delays that affect numerous excluded voters' access to vital welfare schemes and certificates. The court stressed the duty of the Election Commission in citizenship…

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SC urged to hear PIL against promise, distribution of freebies by political parties

The Supreme Court heard a plea to seize symbols or deregister parties promising freebies. Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay urged an early hearing for the PIL filed in 2022. The court had previously sought replies from the Centre and Election Commission. The petition argues freebies unduly influence voters and disturb the electoral…

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In Bengaluru and Hyderabad, BLOs point to crushing workload, physical exhaustion

Parveen Begum puts her pen down and drops her writing pad onto the table in front of her. “Please give me a couple of minutes, my hand hurts,” she tells the sympathetic couple seated across from her. The table at the Anganwadi centre in Hyderabad’s Baggikhana slum is buried under…

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Election Commission ready for 'One Nation One Election' with 6-month notice, says panel chief

Expressing a readiness for simultaneous polls, the Election Commission has stated that it can proceed with just six months' notice. Ongoing discussions among parliamentary committees concerning the One Nation One Election proposal are indeed fruitful. Experts in constitutional law argue that this scheme aligns with the constitution. Support from civil…

The Economic Times

Senators blast People’s Party for ‘false’ poll claims

A group of senators has accused the opposition People’s Party (PP) of misleading the public with false claims about the 2024 Senate election in an effort to discredit the upper House.

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SIR process in Delhi extended, final rolls to be published on Oct 19: Election Commission

The Election Commission has extended the schedule for Delhi's special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Draft electoral rolls will now be published on August 17, and the final list on October 19. House-to-house visits, initially ending July 29, will now continue until August 8. Delhi is part of Phase 3…

The Economic Times

No pressure from UPA govt during my tenure as CEC: S Y Quraishi

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi stated no government pressure was faced. He noted the Election Commission's strong image prevented any such approaches. Election dates were kept secret, even from intelligence agencies. The government learned of election announcements during press conferences. Quraishi has no information suggesting the situation has…

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No rift in NCP, Sachchidanand Singh's letter carries no weight: Praful Patel

Nationalist Congress Party leader Praful Patel stated there is no internal party rift. He dismissed a legal challenge questioning Sunetra Pawar's election as party president. A legal notice alleged the election process lacked constitutional adherence and proper delegate notification. The party spokesperson asserted all rules were followed during the February…

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Ritabrata-led faction should not be given more time for reply : Mamata Banerjee to EC

Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission not to extend deadlines for a rival faction. The rebel group, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, claimed to be the real Trinamool Congress. The Election Commission had granted an extension to the rebel faction for submitting its response. Mamata Banerjee's group submitted its reply within…

The Economic Times

EC urged to open senate ballot boxes

Senior opposition politicians have intensified allegations of widespread fraud in the 2024 senate election, claiming the process was designed to install a bloc of senators capable of controlling key independent institutions and calling on the Election Commission (EC) to open ballot boxes to verify evidence.

Bangkok Post

New voters have to also submit parents' SIR details for inclusion in electoral rolls

New voter applicants must now submit parents' Special Intensive Revision details. The Election Commission mandates this requirement for Form 6 inclusion. Officials defended the Special Intensive Revision process as transparent and constitutional. They stated the revision aims to include eligible citizens and remove duplicates.

The Economic Times

When Manmohan Singh told then-CEC Quraishi- 'I will commit suicide'

Former CEC SY Quraishi recounts Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's profound respect for the Election Commission. Singh expressed deep anguish over ministerial loose talk concerning the poll watchdog's functioning. He emphasized the Election Commission's vital role as the soul of democracy. The former Prime Minister offered to commit suicide if the…

The Economic Times

Rebel TMC builds parallel organisation as Anubrata Mondal joins Ritabrata Banerjee camp

The Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel TMC faction has unveiled parallel state and district committees. Longtime loyalists, including Anubrata Mondal, have joined the rebel group, signaling institutional building. This move signifies a shift beyond challenging Mamata Banerjee's leadership and towards a parallel party apparatus. The faction is also seeking recognition as the…

The Economic Times

SIR draft electoral rolls: Voter base in four states shrinks by 22 lakh

Around 22 lakh voters are missing from draft electoral rolls in four states. Odisha alone saw over 20 lakh names dropped from its voter list. This revision is part of a special intensive exercise underway across several regions. Eligible citizens can still apply for inclusion in the final voter lists.…

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High Court appoints special officer for debit-frozen TMC bank accounts for Mamata-led group's daily expenses

The Calcutta High Court appointed a special officer to manage TMC bank accounts. These accounts were frozen following a complaint alleging proceeds of crime. The officer will oversee daily expenses until September 2026. Transactions for legal costs and the officer's honorarium are permitted. The court awaits the Election Commission's decision…

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Chadchart to begin second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday

Chadchart Sittipunt will officially begin his second term as Bangkok governor on Thursday, following certification of the capital’s election results by the Election Commission.

The Economic Times

Odisha SIR draft electoral roll: Ganjam records highest voter deletions, Malkangiri sees steepest 10.25% decline

SIR Odisha: Odisha's draft electoral roll reveals over twenty lakh electors removed. Ganjam district saw the highest number of deletions, while Malkangiri experienced a steep decline. This large-scale revision has prompted political debate and calls for greater transparency. Eligible voters can submit claims and objections until August fourth. The final…

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TMC submits response to EC, rejects rebel faction's claim as 'fraudulent'

The Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, has formally responded to the Election Commission, refuting claims by a rival faction regarding party leadership. The TMC asserts its organizational committees are valid until 2027, citing constitutional amendments that extended their tenure. They argue the rebel group's actions, including a recent "special…

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Battle for TMC name, symbol reaches decisive stage as rival camps prepare to face EC

A fierce battle for control of the Trinamool Congress is escalating as rival factions prepare to present their claims to the Election Commission. Both sides are vying for the party's name, symbol, and organizational structure, with the dissident group asserting numerical strength among legislators and having taken control of party…

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Manipur SIR: Over 19.34 lakh enumeration forms collected; final electoral roll on Sept 6

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday published the draft electoral roll for Manipur following the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, during which over 19.34 lakh enumeration forms were collected from eligible electors across the state.

The Economic Times

TMC vs TMC: Security forces deployed as Ritabrata faction takes over Kolkata party headquarters; Mamata loyalists cry foul

The internal conflict in the Trinamool Congress escalated Friday after heavy CRPF and Kolkata Police deployment outside the party's Metropolitan state office. The lockdown followed claims that a rebel group led by Leader of the Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee had taken control of the headquarters. The move came a day after…

The Economic Times

Ritabrata faction takes over TMC headquarters, escalates battle for party's political identity

The Metropolitan office has served as the party's operational headquarters since 2022, when the TMC shifted there after its original office on the EM Bypass was taken up for reconstruction. By moving into the premises, the dissidents sought to reinforce their claim to organisational legitimacy amid an escalating battle with…

The Economic Times

EC announces bypolls to 3 assembly seats in Bihar, MP and Gujarat on July 30

Bypolls for three assembly seats in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are scheduled for July 30, the Election Commission announced. The vacancies in Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur arose from resignations, disqualification, and a death. Nominations close on July 13, with counting on August 3. The Model Code of Conduct is…

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BJP's Boora Narsaiah Goud claims 'family rule' triggered expected split in TMC

BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud asserted that the Trinamool Congress's internal turmoil was predictable, citing alleged suppression under Mamata Banerjee's leadership. He claimed a significant number of MLAs and MPs have broken away, forming a 'real TMC' due to a lack of freedom. This internal crisis intensified after a large…

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Opposition attacking EC over SIR to mask poll defeats, displaying 'peak hypocrisy': BJP

The BJP has accused opposition parties of "peak hypocrisy" for criticizing the Election Commission's electoral roll revision process. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla stated that opposition parties conveniently support the same exercise when it benefits them politically, but oppose it elsewhere to create excuses for electoral losses. He alleged that the…

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