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Actor Prakash Raj led a CJP protest rally at Kochi's Marine Drive, with around 500 activists demanding the withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Congress and NCP(SP) leaders have backed the CJP's Kochi protest against the SIR of electoral rolls, demanding accountability from the Election Commission. Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC criticised the demonstration, calling it political theatrics and seeking focus on jobs

The Election Commission has announced the Special Summary Revision schedule to enrol left-out and first-time eligible voters. Integrated draft electoral rolls will be published by November 30, while the final rolls are scheduled for January 21, 2027, following claims and objections

Amit Shah's claim that three crore Bangladeshi infiltrators were categorised as absent during the SIR exercise has triggered a political confrontation. BJP leaders defended the assertion, while Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders demanded documentary evidence and questioned the Centre's claims

Amit Shah's visit to the Bhagya Laxmi temple near Charminar and his participation in a Maha Padayatra supporting SIR triggered severe traffic congestion across the Old City and central Hyderabad on Monday, inconveniencing commuters for several hours.

The INDIA bloc will hold a ‘Chalo Dilli’ march at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 1, protesting alleged electoral irregularities and the SIR exercise while demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Rahul Gandhi and K.C. Venugopal have mobilised public support

The Election Commission has revised the Special Intensive Revision schedule for Andhra Pradesh electoral rolls, fixing November 30 for final publication of the voters' list. The notice phase and disposal of claims and objections will continue until November 20

Hyderabad's electorate could shrink by nearly 41 per-cent under SIR. The city had 47.36-lakh electors before revision, while 12.49-lakh notices were served. Officials expect exclusions to reduce the final rolls, with Rangareddy also facing a projected decline of at least 35 per-cent

The Election Commission has revised the Special Intensive Revision schedule in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, Nagaland and Delhi following requests from chief electoral officers. The revised timelines extend deadlines for claims, objections and disposal, with different final publication dates.

Congress on Thursday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was a conspiracy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to deprive large sections of Indians of their voting rights.

The Cockroach Janta Party backed the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally and demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party alleged the exercise could exclude eligible voters and undermine free and fair elections

Bengaluru’s final electoral roll lists 59.08 lakh voters after the Special Intensive Revision, with officials reporting substantial changes across constituencies. The Chief Electoral Officer says no eligible voter was arbitrarily deleted and confirms fewer than 1,000 foreigners were identified

More than 5.25 lakh electors have been marked for inclusion in Telangana’s final electoral rolls without hearings during the Special Intensive Revision. Rangareddy recorded the highest district count, followed by Medchal-Malkajgiri, according to Chief Electoral Officer data released Sunday

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The Telangana High Court heard a petition challenging the Election Commission of India’s notice process during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Commission assured the Bench that reasoned orders would address eligible-voter exclusions. The hearing resumes October 15

The Supreme Court registry has flagged 14 defects in Rahul Gandhi and 10 INDIA bloc leaders’ petition challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Issues include missing documents, absent vakalatnamas, an illegible identity card and a court fee shortfall.

The Cockroach Janta Party alleged that over 40,000 security personnel had been deployed in Delhi amid protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Party leaders criticised restrictions, alleged detentions and phone seizures, and welcomed the Supreme Court’s directions on public movement

Delhi Police registered over 20 FIRs over attempts to stage unauthorised protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral roll revision irregularities. An Executive Magistrate ordered the release of three CJP leaders following preventive arrests amid heightened security

Social media influencer Dhruv Rathee was reportedly detained by Gurugram Police ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar. The development comes amid heightened security in Delhi, with border checks, drone surveillance and restrictions at Metro stations.

The BRS has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an independent probe into alleged voter deletions in Telangana. Party leaders claimed 95 lakh votes were deleted statewide and around 1.06 lakh in Karimnagar constituency alone.