Bengal's Vulnerable Voters Struggle in SSR 2026 Process
Elderly and disabled voters in West Bengal endure immense hardship during the Special Summary Revision, turning a technical exercise into a public outcry. Read the full report.
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Kolkata Family's Voter Roll Hearing Struggle
A Kolkata family, including a 70-year-old man and a toddler, attends an electoral hearing for Taniya Dey, highlighting voter data mismatch issues. Read their full story.
Kolkata Senior Citizen's Voting Roll Hearing Struggle
Arati Basak (70), battling arthritis, undertook a difficult journey to a Kolkata hearing for a missing name on the 2002 electoral roll. Her story highlights voter determination and systemic hurdles.
Patna Targets 500 Child Cochlear Implants by Mid-2026
Patna DM announces ambitious 'Shravan Shruti' mission to perform 500 cochlear implant surgeries for hearing-impaired children under six by mid-2026. Learn how the district plans to achieve this.
EC Resolves 3.3 Lakh Voter Cases in Kolkata Drive
The Election Commission has sorted out cases of 3.3 lakh voters after hearings in Kolkata. The drive addresses discrepancies in the electoral roll, including age and name mismatches. Read the full update.
Kolkata Voters, BLOs Skip New Year Plans for SIR Hearings
Hundreds in Kolkata spent New Year's Day at SIR hearings to secure voting rights for 2026. BLOs also cancelled celebrations to verify citizenship documents. Read their stories.
Goa: 1.8 Lakh Unmapped Voters Face ERO Hearings
Goa's electoral officers begin hearings for 1.82 lakh voters not mapped in 2002 rolls. Voters must present original documents by Feb 14 to retain their voting rights. Details inside.
EC to verify tea estate workers, PVTGs for voter list inclusion
West Bengal's Election Commission empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without documents in the final voter list via public hearings. Final list out Feb 14.
Earphones Risk Brain Focus & Hearing by 2026: Study
New research warns prolonged earphone use could harm brain's ability to focus and process sound by 2026. Learn the risks and how to protect your hearing health.
Kolkata Citizens Queue on New Year's Eve for SIR Hearing
An elderly woman in Kolkata attended a citizenship hearing days after knee replacement surgery, as the EC's SIR verification drive continued on Dec 31, causing hardship for many. Read more about the public ordeal.
EC Issues Strict Warning on Intimidation of Electoral Staff
Election Commission warns political workers against intimidating poll officials, demands West Bengal release BLO honorarium. TMC sets a condition for payment. Read the full story.
Two Bengal Voters Die by Suicide After EC Hearing Notices
An 82-year-old Purulia man and a 75-year-old retired govt employee in East Midnapore died by suicide after receiving SIR hearing notices. Families blame EC's technical glitch. Read the full report.
Kolkata Voters' Harrowing Hearing Despite EC Clarification
A Kolkata family faced a distressing voter verification hearing, spending thousands and hours in line, despite an EC notification exempting them. Read their full ordeal and the systemic confusion.
Hegseth Screams at Aguilar in Tense National Guard Hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth erupted at Rep. Pete Aguilar during a House hearing on the controversial LA National Guard deployment. Watch the explosive exchange.
Kolkata Voters Face Long Waits in Residency Proof Hearings
Over 150 voters from Kolkata's Ballygunge allege harassment after waiting 4-5 hours in SIR hearings to prove they are not outsiders. Residents, some living for generations, call the process a nightmare. Read more.
SIR Hearings Cause Panic, 3 Deaths in West Bengal
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls leads to tragic deaths of elderly voters in West Bengal. Reports of panic, long queues, and harassment emerge as EC clarifies home visit policy. Read the full story.
Kolkata Elderly Navigate Special Intensive Revision Hearing
Chandraboti Mandal, 83, shares her experience of the Special Intensive Revision hearing at her Hatibagan home. Read how Kolkata's senior citizens are participating in this crucial electoral process.
Voters face ordeal in Kolkata draft roll hearings
Citizens in Kolkata face hours-long waits at hearing centres only to be turned away for missing documents, highlighting systemic issues in the voter list revision process. Read their stories.
SRO Faces Public Ire in Bengal During Electoral Roll Hearing
A Special Roll Observer's vehicle was targeted by angry locals in West Bengal during the Special Intensive Revision 2.0 hearing. Read the full details of the incident and its implications.
Kolkata Elderly Voters Suffer at SIR Hearings
Elderly citizens in Kolkata face neglect and confusion during Special Intensive Revision hearings for electoral rolls. Read about their ordeal and the systemic issues.
EC Stops Bengal Voter Hearings Due to 2002 Roll Technical Issue
Election Commission pauses hearings for unmapped electors in West Bengal after discovering a technical glitch in the 2002 electoral roll data. Key details inside.
Kerala Voters Excluded from Draft List Get Help Desks
Kerala govt orders help desks for voters missing from draft electoral roll. Officials must assist with claims & objections before final list. Act now to secure your vote!
Kerala Parties: Voter List Hearings Should Not Inconvenience Public
Kerala's political parties urge election officials to simplify the voter list revision process, fearing over 19 lakh citizens may face hurdles. Read about the key demands and official response.
Language Hurdles, Long Queues Mar Kolkata Voter Hearings
Voters in Kolkata faced significant language barriers and long waiting times during the first day of electoral hearings. Issues included poor Bengali communication by officials and inadequate facilities at some venues. Read more about the challenges faced
Assam Draft Electoral Roll: 10.56 Lakh Voters Deleted
Election Commission releases Assam's draft electoral roll after special revision, deleting over 10.56 lakh names. Total voters now stand at 2.51 crore. Read the full details.
Assam Draft Electoral Roll: 10.56 Lakh Names Deleted
Assam's draft electoral roll sees over 10.56 lakh names removed after special revision. Check details, claims, and objections process here.
Bengal CEO: Fake voter docs mean 1-year jail, SIR-2 hearings start
West Bengal's CEO warns of jail for fake voter documents as SIR-2 hearings begin. Foreigners with illegal IDs face criminal action. Read the full details.
Fake Voter Docs? Face 1-Year Jail, Warns Bengal CEO
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer warns of imprisonment for submitting fake voter documents. SIR-2 hearings start, targeting illegal enrollments. Read the full details.
Kerala Appoints 4 Observers for Voter List Revision
Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer appoints four civil servants as observers for the Special Intensive Revision of voters' lists. They will oversee the process across all districts to ensure inclusivity and accuracy. Read more.
Trichy Voter Roll Camps: Fix Your Details Before Jan 1
Trichy district sets up special voter facilitation camps on four days to correct electoral roll entries. Ensure your name is included correctly before the Jan 1, 2026 qualifying date.
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