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The YSRCP has called for complete transparency in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh. General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy wrote three letters to the Chief Electoral Officer, demanding constituency-wise voter lists and Booth Level Officer details in digital format
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified his campaign in West Bengal, accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress of fostering lawlessness, corruption, and fear. He promised sweeping reforms if the BJP comes to power, including implementing Ayushman Bharat, granting citizenship to Matua refugees under the CAA, and reviving industries in Hooghly.
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The UFERWAS, representing RWAs across Greater Hyderabad, has assured the GHMC election authorities of its cooperation in promoting voter awareness during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared that the Trinamool Congress is already poised for victory after the first phase of polling, which saw a turnout of nearly 90%. At rallies in Kolkata and Tollygunj, she vowed to unite opposition parties against the BJP in Delhi.
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West Bengal and Tamil Nadu recorded unusually high voter turnout, reaching 89.93% and 82.24% respectively by 5 PM, according to the Election Commission. Both states surpassed 2021 figures amid strong voter participation, with polling seen as largely unaffected by controversies
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Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan and activist Yogendra Yadav have raised concerns over the deletion of nearly 91 lakh names from West Bengal’s electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision exercise. They warned that the move could extend beyond voting rights, potentially affecting identity-linked entitlements such as Aadhaar.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the BJP and Election Commission over large-scale voter deletions, alleging manipulation. She said the TMC will move court again to challenge the exclusions and protect voters’ rights ahead of the elections
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West Bengal recorded its first voter decline after Special Intensive Revision, dropping to 6.75 crore due to removal of duplicate, shifted, and deceased entries. The trend reverses steady growth since 2011 under Mamata Banerjee-led governance
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At a rally in Baishnabnagar, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee pledged to drive the BJP out of Bengal and later Delhi, while accusing the Election Commission of running the state administration at the behest of the saffron party. She also criticised the deletion of voter names during the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
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The Supreme Court has directed the deployment of serving and former district judges to assist the Election Commission in West Bengal’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The court also issued strict directions to ensure timely completion of the process
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The Trinamool Congress alleged that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal amounted to “software intensive rigging” and demanded greater transparency from the Election Commission, citing Supreme Court directions and hardships faced by voters
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The Army’s Eastern Command sought Governor CV Ananda Bose’s intervention after CM Mamata Banerjee alleged a senior officer at Fort William aided BJP activities during electoral roll revision, prompting political backlash and the Governor alerting central authorities
