BJP, Congress Mobilise for Mumbai Civic Elections
BJP launches 15-day 'citizen meet' campaign across all 36 Mumbai constituencies, while Youth Congress holds training on election management. Key strategies unfold ahead of crucial BMC polls.
Category : Elections
Kerala Local Body Polls Campaign Ends, Triangular Fight Ahead
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
Gurumurthy: Parties Used to Do SIR Work, Now Ignorant
Swaminathan Gurumurthy reveals political cadres, including Congress & DMK, actively helped EC update voter lists decades ago. He laments the loss of this grassroots commitment. Read his insider account.
Bengal Electoral Roll Revision: Key Facts and Deadlines
West Bengal's intensive electoral roll revision nears a key phase. Over 30 lakh voters may need hearings, while 54.6 lakh names face deletion. Know the important dates and documents required.
Kolkata: Just 2 Housing Complexes Say Yes to Poll Booths
Only two housing societies in Kolkata South have consented to host election booths. Most RWAs fear political crossfire, despite EC's push to boost voter turnout. Details inside.
Pune Municipal Elections: 4,000+ Polling Stations Planned
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Bengal SIR: 30 Lakh Voters Need Hearings to Stay on Rolls
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.
Indore completes 100% digitisation of voter forms
Indore's election office confirms full digitisation of all Electoral Forms for 28.67 lakh voters. A major re-verification drive now targets 5.64 lakh ASDD voters to ensure a clean electoral roll by February. Read the full story.
Kerala Local Body Polls: Preparations Complete for Dec 9, 11
Kerala State Election Commission confirms full readiness for two-phase local body elections on Dec 9 & 11. Dry day, holiday declared; action ordered on controversial notice.
Madhya Pradesh Achieves 99.66% Digital Voter Enumeration
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 First to Fully Digitize Voter Lists
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.
EC May Act Against Baruipur Officials for SIR Lapses
Election Commission reviews action against Baruipur officials after a teacher, removed as BLO, was found collecting SIR forms. Probe initiated into alleged indiscipline and illegal activity.
Kolkata BLOs Start Listing Absentee Voters
Booth-level officers in Kolkata have started identifying untraceable electors as 'absent' following Election Commission orders. The drive aims to clean voter rolls before the December 11 deadline. Read more.
Telangana Panchayat Polls: 111 Seats See No Nomination
Phase-III of Telangana panchayat elections sees a surprising lack of candidates for 11 sarpanch and 100 ward member posts. Nagarkurnool district records the highest gaps. Explore the details and implications.
Software Glitch Causes Voter List Errors in Varanasi
Samajwadi Party MLC Ashutosh Sinha files complaint over family's voter list discrepancies in Varanasi. District Election Officer cites software issues, assures corrections.
EVMs from MP Cause Technical Glitches in Raigad Polls
Technical snags in EVMs brought from Madhya Pradesh disrupted voting in Karjat and Khopoli municipal polls. Read details on polling percentages and official statements.
Tejashwi Yadav Questions EVMs After Bihar Poll Defeat
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleges large-scale unfair means in Bihar assembly elections, questions EVM results vs postal ballots. He vows to continue fighting.
MP Achieves 99.66% Digital Voter Enumeration
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.
ECI Extends Kerala's Voter List Revision by One Week
The Election Commission extends Kerala's Special Intensive Revision schedule by a week for local body polls on Dec 9 & 11. Get the revised dates and details here.
Kerala SIR Schedule Extended for Local Body Polls
The Kerala State Election Commission extends the SIR schedule by one week for the 2025 local body elections. Learn about the new deadlines and the Commission's rationale.
Community Radio Reaches 1 Lakh Tribal Voters in Wayanad
Radio Mattoli, Wayanad's community radio, launches a hyperlocal campaign in Paniya, Kattunayikka & Ravula dialects to mobilize tribal voters for Dec 11 elections. Learn how radio waves bridge the gap in remote forests.
SC: Declare Maharashtra civic body results on Dec 20
Supreme Court directs Maharashtra State Election Commission to announce all civic poll results on December 20. Results will not be delayed due to pending High Court petitions. Get the full story.
SAD, BJP Cry Foul Over Nomination Rejections in Punjab
Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP accuse Punjab election officials of partisan conduct, rejecting opposition nominations unfairly in Zila Parishad polls. Demand urgent inquiry.
Pathak: SIR is a National Necessity for Clean Democracy
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak equates Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to yoga & Ganga bath for democratic purity. Read his full address on Advocates' Day.
Haryana BLOs Match Voters with 2002 Rolls in Pre-SIR Drive
Haryana's Booth Level Officers are conducting door-to-door verification, matching current voters with 2002 electoral rolls. Over 79 lakh names already matched. Learn how to check your details.
Kerala Electoral Roll Revision Deadline Extended to Dec 23
The Election Commission extends Kerala's Special Intensive Revision deadline by a week to Dec 23, following a Supreme Court nudge and state request. Get the full revised schedule here.
Audit Sought for ₹5.9 Crore Jubilee Hills Bypoll Expenditure
Forum for Good Governance questions high cost of Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills by-election, urges CEO for audit. Officials defend spending citing modern measures like drone surveillance.
SAD MP Seeks CBI Probe in Viral Audio Case on Punjab Polls
Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal demands CBI inquiry into viral audio clip alleging police interference in SAD nominations for Dec 14 zila parishad elections. Calls for EC action against AAP.
Prayagraj Voter Digitization Reaches 83.85% Under SIR
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.
Goa Democracy Group Flags 90,000 Voter Deletion to Election Commission
Citizens for Democracy Goa raises alarm over Special Intensive Revision exercise, claiming it could disenfranchise NRIs. The group demands a 3-month extension and greater transparency from the Election Commission.
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