The Congress Working Committee demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, suspension of the SIR and restoration of 13.3 crore names it said were removed from electoral rolls. It also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation, alleging irregularities in the election process
When citizens’ names are at risk of being deleted from voter lists, administrative convenience cannot take precedence over accessibility, transparency and due process
Dissent within the poll panel over electoral roll revision raises concerns about the functioning of a constitutional body entrusted with ensuring free and fair elections
As the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls progresses in Telangana, voters receiving notices must submit documents based on their date and place of birth. The Election Commission has specified different requirements for those born before and after July 1, 1987.
Telangana has allowed adult family members to attend Special Intensive Revision electoral roll hearings on behalf of voters and submit necessary documents. CEO C Sudharsan Reddy directed officials to accept such documents and resolve notices, while ensuring compliance with ECI rules.
Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy reviewed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Kukatpally and directed Booth Level Officers to digitise enumeration forms immediately after collection. He also inspected uploads, interacted with voters and stressed transparency and speedy implementation
The GHMC District Election Officer held a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties and urged them to cooperate with the Special Intensive Revision 2026 exercise. Parties were asked to direct their Booth Level Agents to assist eligible voters in completing enumeration forms.
Voters trying to complete the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls online are facing multiple hurdles, including Aadhaar and voter ID name mismatches, mobile linking issues and difficulties in downloading acknowledgements, even as many await visits from Booth Level Officers
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, warning that Dalits, minorities, women and migrant workers could lose voting rights. He directed Congress leaders to closely monitor the process across constituencies
The NIA arrested 15 people in connection with road blockades and the alleged detention of judicial officers during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The incidents in Malda district had triggered political controversy ahead of the Assembly elections
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warned that if the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls affects the West Bengal Assembly election outcome, it could create a dangerous precedent. He also criticised exit polls and commented on rising prices and unemployment issues
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of threatening state officials during a meeting on poll preparedness. She also criticised the ongoing SIR exercise, alleging it was being used to deprive people of voting rights
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that large-scale deletions from post-SIR electoral rolls were aimed at dividing Bengal and targeting Bengali-speaking voters. She continued her dharna in Kolkata, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of conspiring to disenfranchise voters
