Balle balle & bullied ballot? Record number of voters is cause for cheer, but concerns over why many of them voted lingerIn a remarkable turn of events, the latest elections in multiple Indian states and a Union Territory showcased an unprecedented voter turno...
01 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
West Bengal Elections Phase 2: BJP’s southern gamble meets Mamata’s fortressWest Bengal votes today in the final phase of assembly elections. The outcome will decide if the TMC keeps its southern dominance or the BJ...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Bhabanipur: Mamata's political refuge, BJP's psychological battleground in Bengal's prestige warBhabanipur, Mamata Banerjee's stronghold, faces a crucial election against Suvendu Adhikari. This contest is seen as a symbolic rematch of ...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Key Issues: Jobs distress, welfare politics and identity battles shape high-stakes TMC vs BJP contestWest Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal is voting in its 2026 Assembly elections. The political battle is intense, focusing on economic hard...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Who is Mofakkerul Islam and why has he been arrested in West Bengal's Malda just days before high-stake election?AIMIM leader Mofakkerul Islam has been arrested for allegedly leading a protest in Malda where seven Special Intensive Revision officers we...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
CEC Gyanesh Kumar acting under 'executive's thumb', says Opposition's notice seeking election chief's removalOpposition MPs have submitted notices in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Charges include actin...
22 Mar, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Crores off the rolls: EC's SIR unleashes politics tooIndia's Election Commission is undertaking a massive revision of voter lists. This exercise, called Special Intensive Revision, began in 20...
05 Jan, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Bihar elections and the SIR saga: Has the voter clean-up activity impacted the 2025 results?Following the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, the total number of electors in Bihar decreased from 7.89 crore to 7.42 crore ...
14 Nov, 2025, 12.47 PM IST
Lessons from Bihar: EC aims to make SIR more 'voter friendly'In response to mounting criticism and legal challenges in Bihar, the Election Commission is overhauling its Special Intensive Revision proc...
15 Oct, 2025, 11.32 PM IST
Bihar's final roll: 7.42 crore electors listed, nearly 69 lakh deletedBihar's final electoral roll recorded 69 lakh deletions. The Election Commission announced 7.42 crore electors for the upcoming assembly el...
01 Oct, 2025, 12.16 AM IST
Bihar SIR: SC to hear final pleas on October 7, says verdict will apply across nationThe Supreme Court has set October 7 as the date for the final hearing regarding petitions challenging the Election Commission of India's de...
15 Sep, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
Opposition MPs demand debate on Bihar SIR in Rajya Sabha, move suspension of business noticeRajya Sabha saw opposition MPs pushing for a debate on Bihar's voter list revision. They submitted notices to suspend regular business. Lok...
25 Jul, 2025, 10.02 AM IST
ECI firm on Aadhaar, ration card exclusion ahead of Supreme Court hearing on Bihar voter revisionThe Election Commission of India is likely to maintain its stance against including Aadhaar and ration cards as proof of citizenship in the...
20 Jul, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
Template set for changes in Form 6 & 8 ahead of nationwide SIRThe Election Commission is piloting a significant change in Bihar, requiring new voters and those shifting from outside the state to provid...
15 Jul, 2025, 12.34 PM IST
EC gears up for roll revision in BengalWest Bengal is preparing for a possible Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls, mirroring the process in Bihar. While awai...
11 Jul, 2025, 08.22 AM IST
ECI's Bihar voter roll revision order challenged in SCA plea has been filed in the Apex Court challenging the Election Commission of India's decision to conduct a special intensive revision of ...
05 Jul, 2025, 10.49 PM IST
Owaisi writes to EC against special voter roll revision in poll-bound BiharAsaduddin Owaisi, the AIMIM president, has formally raised concerns with the Election Commission regarding the Special Intensive Revision (...
29 Jun, 2025, 02.22 PM IST