EC Takes Strict Action on Summoning Elderly, Sick Voters
Election Commission warns of strict action against BLOs summoning voters aged 85+, sick, or disabled for hearings. New directive mandates door-to-door verification. Read the full story.
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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.
BMC Polls: Rs 15 Lakh Limit, Daily Expense Accounts Must
Mumbai BMC election candidates must now keep daily expense accounts from nomination day. A Rs 15 lakh spending cap and new rate card aim for transparency. Full details inside.
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.
Man missing 28 years returns to Muzaffarnagar for documents
Sharif Ahmed, 79, presumed dead by family, returned after 28 years to collect documents for West Bengal's electoral roll revision. A shocking reunion in Khatauli.
BJP Mumbai Chief Alleges Nomination Fraud in BMC Polls
BJP Mumbai unit president Ameet Satam files complaint alleging a candidate submitted duplicate AB forms with a forged signature for BMC elections. Details inside.
Kalaburagi Teachers' Constituency Final Voter List Published
Kalaburagi district releases final voter list for North East Teachers Constituency with 8,936 registered voters. Deputy Commissioner B Fauzia Tarannum details the registration process and polling booth setup. Eligible teachers urged to register.
BMC Forms Teams to Monitor Civic Poll Expenditure
Ahead of Mumbai's long-awaited civic elections, BMC forms special teams to monitor candidates' spending, with a limit of Rs 15 lakh per ward. Read about the new polling stations and unopposed contests.
TMC vs Election Commission Clash Over Bengal Voter List
Trinamool Congress escalates confrontation with Election Commission over voter roll revision in West Bengal. Abhishek Banerjee accuses CEC of intimidation, demands transparency. Read the full story.
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.
Karnataka Survey: High Trust in EVMs and Election Integrity
A new survey reveals strong public confidence in Karnataka's electoral process, with over 80% trusting EVMs and believing elections are free and fair. Dive into the key findings.
EC to include tea estate workers, PVTGs in Bengal voter list
West Bengal EC empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without 2002 SIR linkage in the final electoral roll by February 14. No eligible citizen to be left out.
Chhattisgarh Voter Roll Revision: BJP Submits Most Claims
Chhattisgarh's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls sees BJP leading in inclusion claims. Period for claims & objections open till Jan 22, 2026. Read key details.
TMC vs ECI: Abhishek Banerjee Alleges 'Vote Theft' in Bengal
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee slams Election Commission over Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal, alleging intimidation. BJP defends process. Full details inside.
Karnataka Survey Shows High Trust in EVMs, Election Integrity
A major Karnataka survey of 5,100 respondents reveals strong public faith in EVMs and the electoral process. Discover the key findings on voter confidence in India's democracy.
Shiv Sena candidate swallows nomination form in Pune
A Shiv Sena candidate in Pune was booked after allegedly swallowing a rival's nomination form at the ward office. Police have registered a case under BNS sections. Read the full story.
Akhilesh Yadav predicts BJP defeat in Bengal, UP elections
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav predicts Mamata Banerjee's big win in 2026 Bengal polls and BJP's loss in UP 2027. He also targets Yogi Adityanath over voter list revision. Read the full story.
Bengal SIR 2.0: EC's OBC Certificate Rules Explained
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer issues directives on valid OBC certificates for electoral roll hearings, based on Calcutta High Court's December 2025 order. Know which documents are accepted.
BJP's 2026 Electoral Map: Key Challenges Ahead
After a stellar 2025, BJP faces a crucial 2026 with major state polls, Rajya Sabha vacancies, and the ultimate test of its pan-India reach. Can it crack the South and ensure durability?
NCP, Shiv Sena Discuss Pune Seat Sharing Ahead of Jan 15 Polls
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar reveals NCP's ongoing negotiations with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad civic body elections. Key details on alliances and candidate lists inside.
PM Modi Lauds BJP for Historic Thiruvananthapuram Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised BJP workers for the party's unprecedented win in Thiruvananthapuram civic polls. He wrote a letter to Mayor Rajesh, marking a significant political shift in Kerala. Read the full story.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee alleges CEC was aggressive in meeting
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claims CEC Gyanesh Kumar was aggressive and evaded questions on SIR. Bengal CEO dismisses police complaints against poll officials. Read the full details.
BMC Polls: Major Party Nominations Rejected in Scrutiny
Scrutiny for BMC elections leads to rejection of Congress, BJP, AAP, NCP candidates due to document errors. Key details on affected wards and the final electoral picture. Stay updated.
Record 2,516 Candidates File for 227 BMC Seats in Mumbai
A staggering 2,516 candidates filed nominations for Mumbai's BMC polls, with 84% on the final day. Explore the political ambition, family legacies, and economic drivers behind the scramble.
2026: A Year of Political Reckoning in India
2026 is set to be a pivotal year for Indian politics, with major state elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, crucial legislative debates, and leadership transitions shaping the national landscape.
Controversial Terms That Fueled 2025 Indian Political Slugfest
Explore the controversial political terms like 'Ghuspetiyan' and 'Vote Chori' that dominated India's 2025 electoral discourse. Understand their origins and impact on the nation's political narrative. Read more.
Man 'dead' 27 years returns to UP for Bengal voter docs
Sharif Ahmad, missing since 1997, shocked his Muzaffarnagar family by returning alive to collect documents for West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Read the emotional reunion story.
Kargil Veteran Queues to Reclaim Voting Rights in Bengal
A Kargil war hero and his brothers, who missed the 2002 electoral roll revision while serving the nation, now face hearings to get back their voting rights. Read about the plight of Bengal's 'unmapped voters'.
Chandigarh Mayoral Polls: Open-Hand Vote in Jan Final Week
Chandigarh's municipal elections for Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, and Deputy Mayor will be held in late January using a transparent 'show of hands' system. Read about the new SOP and security measures.
33,606 Nominations for 2,869 Civic Seats in Maharashtra
Maharashtra civic polls see massive rush with 33,606 nominations for 2,869 seats. Pune tops the list. Final candidate list by Jan 3. Explore the reasons behind the surge.
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