Category : Elections


Strict New Rules for Voter Addition in Noida, Ghaziabad

Booth Level Officers in Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad focus on fresh voter additions under stringent new rules requiring linkage to 2003 electoral roll. Over 20% of ASD voters removed in district draft rolls.

Nagpur Civic Polls: Vast Wealth Gap Among Candidates Revealed

Nagpur Municipal Corporation affidavits reveal a staggering wealth gap among civic poll candidates, with assets from Rs 7.8 lakh to nearly Rs 95 crore. Educational backgrounds vary from Class 5 to postgraduates. Explore the financial and educational profi

Nagpur Civic Polls: Candidates Submit Vision Essays

In a first for Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections, all 993 candidates had to submit a written essay detailing their ward development plans. See who had a blueprint and who gave one-line promises.

Pune Civic Polls: 6 Husband-Wife Duos Contesting Together

Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic elections witness a unique trend with six husband-wife pairs contesting across parties. Couples campaign jointly to secure each other's victory. Explore the strategy and personal stories.

IUML Hopes for Nagpur Comeback, Fields 6 Candidates

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), once a force in Nagpur civic politics, is attempting a revival. With six candidates and a focus on its past educational initiative, the party aims to reconnect with voters. Read more.

Lucknow Voter Roll: 30% Untraced After Revision

Special Intensive Revision in Lucknow finds only 69.95% of voters accounted for. 30.05% untraced, with reasons including death, shifting. Check details and apply for inclusion.

Kanpur Draft Voter List Published, BLOs Lauded

Kanpur successfully published its draft voter list on Jan 6, 2026. District Election Officer Jitendra Pratap Singh praised the hard work of 3,620 Booth Level Officers. Read the full story.

EC: No Hearing for Amartya Sen in Voter List Issue

The Election Commission clarified that Nobel laureate Amartya Sen need not appear for any hearing over a spelling discrepancy in the voter list. Get the full details on the SIR process and political reactions.

Pune engineer turns activist, contests polls for marginalised

Ashwini Khairnar, a civil engineer, quit her corporate career to organise workers in Pune slums. Now, she's contesting municipal elections as an independent candidate from Ward 39, challenging money power with grassroots work. Read her inspiring journey.

1.4 Crore Unmapped Voters in UP Draft Roll

Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll reveals 1.4 crore 'unmapped' voters. CEO Navdeep Rinwa explains the process and deadlines for inclusion in the final list by March 6, 2026.

Kanpur DM Advises Students to Take Voter Pledge

Kanpur District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh urged students to register as voters, calling it a right, voice, and duty. A new Form-6 centre was inaugurated at Kanpur University.

12.6 Lakh Voters Deleted in Noida, Ghaziabad Rolls

Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll sees 12.6 lakh deletions in Ghaziabad and Noida due to deaths, relocation, and untraceability. Officials urge genuine voters to apply for Form 6 to register.

6.56 Crore Voters Deleted in EC's SIR 2.0 Draft Rolls

Election Commission's intensive revision deletes 6.56 crore electors across 12 states & UTs. UP draft roll shows 19% reduction. Check details, reasons, and what voters can do if their name is missing.

UP Draft Rolls: 2.9 Crore Voters Struck Off

Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral rolls see 2.9 crore voters removed. Affected individuals must file claims by February 6 for final list on March 6. Details on district-wise deletions inside.

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