The Election Commission released the final electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh, fixing the voter count at 13.39 crore after the Special Intensive Revision 2026. The update shows a net increase of over 84 lakh voters ahead of next year’s Assembly elections
The Election Commission recalled a general observer from a West Bengal constituency after he failed to provide basic details about polling stations during a briefing. The move comes ahead of the state’s two-phase assembly elections scheduled later this month
Opposition MPs have moved notices in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging bias, disenfranchisement through the SIR exercise, and lack of independence. The move comes amid rising political tensions over electoral processes