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BJP criticises Mamata Banerjee for threatening “riots and violence” over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The EC assured no valid voters will be removed, dismissing TMC’s concerns ahead of Assembly elections

The Election Commission plans a phased pan-India Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, starting with States holding 2026 Assembly polls. States with ongoing or upcoming local body polls to be excluded

In preparation for the upcoming bye-election in Jubilee Hills, authorities have covered the statues of prominent political leaders across the constituency. This action, part of the Model Code of Conduct enforcement, aims to prevent undue influence and maintain electoral neutrality.

BRS leader Y Satish Reddy demanded that the Election Commission revoke Congress leader Naveen Yadav’s voting rights for allegedly distributing voter ID cards in Jubilee Hills. He warned that such violations could set a dangerous precedent ahead of elections

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details of 3.66 lakh voters excluded from Bihar’s final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision. The EC said most additions are new voters, with no complaints from excluded individuals

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu dismissed allegations of manipulation in the investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people, saying the probe by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is transparent and conducted as per rules

The Election Commission on Monday announced that the Bihar assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with the counting of votes scheduled for November 14. The entire election process will conclude by November 16

The Election Commission has revised the counting process to ensure greater transparency. From now, the last round of EVM counting will begin only after postal ballots are fully counted, with the new practice starting in Bihar’s upcoming Assembly poll

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of enabling "vote theft," citing voter deletions in Karnataka and Maharashtra. He demanded transparency from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while the EC dismissed the allegations as "incorrect and baseless

Rahul Gandhi alleged “systemic” voter deletions from Congress booths using fake logins under a centralised model, accusing the Election Commission of shielding “vote chors.” He cited Karnataka’s Aland constituency as proof but avoided confirming whether Congress would seek legal recourse.

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar as the 12th identity document in Bihar’s electoral roll revision. Clarifying it is not proof of citizenship, the court stressed that only genuine citizens should be allowed to vote

The Supreme Court will hear on September 8 petitions filed by RJD, AIMIM, and others challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s voter list. Opposition parties allege the exercise disenfranchises voters, while the EC defends it as a clean-up drive

he Election Commission of India (ECI) dismissed allegations of large-scale duplication in Bihar’s draft electoral rolls, stressing that the lists are provisional and open to objections. Officials said duplication claims based on digital data are premature and legally unsustainable

The Election Commission said it received nearly 2 lakh requests for exclusion and 30,000 for inclusion of names in Bihar’s draft electoral rolls. The final list, crucial for the November polls, will be published on September 30 after verification

Opposition leaders, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a protest in Parliament against the Election Commission over Bihar’s voter roll revision, alleging “Silent Invisible Rigging.” Carrying banners with commissioners’ photos, they accused the EC of disenfranchising voters ahead of state elections

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav called the special intensive revision of electoral rolls a “dacoity of votes” and vowed to resist it

The Election Commission rebutted Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” allegations, urging him to submit proof with an affidavit instead of creating a “false narrative.” The EC said “one person, one vote” law exists since 1951 and defended Indian electors’ integrity

INDIA bloc MPs staged their 15th day of protest in Parliament against the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, alleging fraud and “silent invisible rigging.” Wearing “124-year-old voter” T-shirts, they demanded the Special Intensive Revision be scrapped before elections

Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, were detained during a protest march against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging “vote theft.” Police stopped them midway, triggering dramatic scenes and sharp political exchanges

Nine days after Bihar’s draft electoral rolls were published, the Election Commission reports no objections from political parties. The list remains open for claims till September 1 amid opposition protests. The final roll will be published by September 30