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West Bengal Board faces surge in duplicate certificate applications from elderly citizens for SIR verification. Learn how the board is handling this unprecedented demand.
Election Commission issues point-by-point rebuttal to TMC allegations regarding SIR deployment in West Bengal. Read the full response and implications for election security.
Trinamool Congress delegation meets Election Commission, alleges 40 deaths linked to voter roll revision. Party demands answers on SIR process. Read full details.
Lakshadweep creates history as first Union Territory to complete full digitization of voter forms under SIR 2.0. 55 BLOs conducted house visits across all islands. Learn how this digital leap transforms electoral process.
West Bengal's electoral roll mapping shows dramatic improvement, reaching 95.7% success rate in ongoing SIR exercise. Learn how delimitation and booth expansion affected initial figures.
West Bengal reports fourth BLO death during SIR, sparking political blame game. Election Commission under scrutiny as safety concerns mount.
A Booth Level Officer in Gujarat dies of a heart attack, marking the fourth such tragedy since the SIR system began. Read about the mounting concerns over official workloads.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav alleges a major conspiracy against people through the SIR survey exercise in Uttar Pradesh. He urges public vigilance.
Senior Congress functionaries cite misplaced priorities on SIR/vote chori over local issues like cost of living as key reasons for the Bihar poll defeat. Internal review demands accountability.
Coimbatore corporation sanitary workers collected SIR enumeration forms in Ramanathapuram, violating protocol. Officials warn this unauthorized activity worsens sanitation crisis. Read full investigation.
Supreme Court dismisses arguments questioning Election Commission's power to conduct special intensive revision. Court emphasizes legal framework while addressing electoral concerns. Read the full verdict analysis.
West Bengal Police warns against fake video claiming to show illegal immigrants leaving state. Learn facts about the misleading content and legal actions taken.
A 54-year-old BLO from North 24 Parganas suffered a cardiac arrest while working on SIR documents. His daughter cites extreme work stress. Another BLO also reported a heart attack.
Ghaziabad authorities take strict action against 21 Block Level Officers for negligence in Special Immunization Round work. Investigation reveals serious lapses in polio vaccination drive.
Election Commission addresses voter registration concerns for Sonagachi sex workers with special camp. Learn how this initiative helps overcome SIR documentation challenges.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh alleges SIR initiative threatens Indian democracy on Constitution Day. Read his explosive claims from Indore rally.
Uttar Pradesh teacher dies after alleged poisoning while on BLO duty for SIR 2.0. Two-member investigation team formed to probe the incident. Latest updates.
Kerala Higher Education Minister R Bindu condemns using college students as unpaid labor for Mohanlal's film 'SIR'. Learn about the controversy and government response.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee warns BJP that any attack on her or supporters will 'shake entire nation' amid SIR controversy. Read explosive details from Bongaon rally.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari clarifies stance on Muslim votes in Bengal, reveals only 400 Muslim votes in Nandigram, discusses SIR and illegal immigrants. Read full analysis.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leads protest rally against BENGAL SIR scheme, warns BJP government at Centre about consequences. Read full details.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee threatens to shake BJP's foundation amid SIR controversy, accuses Election Commission of bias. Read the full political showdown.
West Bengal's electoral process faces challenges as over 10 lakh SIR forms remain uncollectable, representing 1.35% of total distributed forms. Learn about the implications.
Booth Level Officers in West Bengal protest excessive work pressure during SIR voter enrollment. House-to-house survey continues till December 4. Get latest updates.
A Kerala Booth Level Officer's audio calling SIR work 'slave labour' went viral. Chief Electoral Officer intervened, offering resignation option. Details on the official response.
West Bengal voters receiving SIR hearing notices: Learn why you're summoned, required documents, and hearing process. Essential reading for 7.66 crore electors.
Varsha Choudhary, a 29-year-old teacher from Aligarh, becomes the first BLO in her district to complete Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls while carrying her 7-month-old infant. Her dedication sets new benchmark for election officials.
Trinamool Congress claims midnight arson attack on SIR assistance camp in Kalyani's Ward 6. Party demands immediate arrests as investigation continues.
Uttar Pradesh administration cracks down on Booth Level Officers during electoral roll revision. Over 60 FIRs filed in Noida, two suspended in Bahraich for negligence in SIR exercise.