Kolkata BLO helps 93-year-old widow keep voter address
Kolkata BLO Sohini Dey went beyond duty to help a 93-year-old widow retain her voter ID at her former home, safeguarding her pension and identity. A story of humanity over procedure.
Kolkata BLO Sohini Dey went beyond duty to help a 93-year-old widow retain her voter ID at her former home, safeguarding her pension and identity. A story of humanity over procedure.
Kasaragod district achieves 100% digitization of voter enumeration forms, securing top rank in Kerala. 93.8% voters in draft list; claims accepted until Dec 18.
West Bengal's electoral roll revision nears completion. Nearly 30 lakh 'unmapped' voters must attend hearings, while 54.6 lakh names face deletion. Final rolls to be published on Feb 14.
Madhya Pradesh's voter enumeration nears completion with 99.66% forms digitised. Bhopal and Ujjain districts lag slightly. Draft electoral rolls to be published on December 16.
Rajasthan becomes India's first state with 100% digitised voter lists. CEO Naveen Mahajan announces success of SIR-2026 programme, reducing document verification needs. Voters urged to check draft list on Dec 16.
Madhya Pradesh nears completion of digital voter mapping, with 99.66% forms digitised. Draft rolls to be published on December 16. Read the full update.
Prayagraj district digitizes 83.85% of 46.92 lakh voter forms. Rural constituencies outperform urban seats. Draft electoral roll publication set for December 16. Read the latest update.
Gujarat's Special Intensive Revision uncovers more than 17 lakh deceased individuals on electoral rolls. Booth-level officers began the statewide exercise in November.
Ghaziabad deploys 102 officials to verify voter rolls in booths with high 'ASD' counts. Officials aim to correct errors, ensure genuine voters aren't wrongly flagged. Read about the district's unique challenges.
Madhya Pradesh minister Govind Singh Rajput's viral video sparks controversy by linking voter list inclusion to state benefits. BJP distances itself as Congress cries foul. Details inside.
Block Level Officers in West Bengal protest, demanding a 3-month extension for voter enumeration. They cite overwhelming workload and technical issues as key challenges.
The Supreme Court has intervened to address the extreme work pressure on Booth Level Officers during voter list revision, directing states to reduce hours and consider exemptions. This follows reports of BLO suicides.
A 27-year-old woman, who fled her home in Kanker 13 years ago to escape an abusive father, returned after a voter list update required her old documents. Read her emotional story of survival and reunion.
Election Commission digitises 93.27% of SIR forms from 9 states & 3 UTs, covering 47.54 crore voters. Draft electoral roll publication on December 16 remains on schedule. Read the latest update.
PM Modi met Bengal BJP leaders, stressing a neutral, transparent voter list revision. He urged MPs to avoid divisive narratives and focus on organizational outreach. Read more.
A Mumbai voter list review uncovers significant anomalies, with over 3 lakh names appearing twice. Officials clarify many are different people with same names. Explore the full data analysis.
Rajasthan achieves a national milestone with 99.5% digitisation of enumeration forms, setting a benchmark in electoral management through teamwork and tech. Discover how they did it.
Supreme Court directs ADR's counsel to stick to legal arguments while challenging voter list SIR, after 'despot' remark against Election Commission. Key details inside.
Supreme Court directs Election Commission to sympathetically consider Kerala's request for a one-week extension to complete the voter list revision. The state seeks a new deadline of December 21.
Kolkata North Lok Sabha constituency has the highest percentage of dead voters at 6.9%, as per Election Commission data. Over 22 lakh deceased voters identified statewide. Details inside.
Gujarat's electoral roll revision identifies 16 lakh deceased and 23 lakh relocated voters. Duplicate cards and digitisation progress also revealed. Read the full update.
Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists is anticipated. Booth Level Officers are preparing. Here's what residents need to know to ensure their names are on the list.
Matua Mahasangha's TMC-backed faction protests at Kolkata EC office, demanding unconditional citizenship, simplified SIR process, and no voter list removal. Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury joins rally.
Indore district digitises data of over 20 lakh voters, achieving 70% of its target. ECI Secretary reviews progress, praises transparency and tech use. Read the full update.
Gujarat's intensive voter list revision finds 15.58 lakh deceased voters and 21.86 lakh permanently relocated. Key districts lead in digitization. Read the full update.
The Election Commission flags 2,208 polling stations in West Bengal for having zero 'uncollectable' voter forms. District officers must submit reports by Tuesday 10 AM.
The Election Commission tells Supreme Court allegations of mass voter deletion in West Bengal are false, calling the revision process constitutional and regular. Read the full details.
Two more BLO deaths in Uttar Pradesh, blamed on SIR workload pressure, ignite a crisis. Families demand answers as officials deny any link. Read the full story.
ECI extends Gujarat's voter revision to Dec 11. Draft list out Dec 16, final list Feb 14, 2026. Over 5 crore forms distributed, significant data cleanup underway.
RTI activist exposes major errors in Mumbai's draft electoral roll with 6,834 voters misplaced in Kurla. BMC launches verification drive ahead of crucial elections. Read full details.