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The Telangana High Court has dismissed a plea by the Medchal-Malkajgiri District Collector seeking exemption from personal appearance, holding that official and election-related duties cannot justify non-compliance with a court order.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the state's move to draft a Uniform Civil Code, saying it is a constitutional responsibility under the Directive Principles of State Policy. He accused the Opposition of undermining democratic institutions, dismissed criticism from Asaduddin Owaisi and Rahul Gandhi, and said the government was prepared to counter protests over the issue.
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Telangana election authorities will undertake a fresh outreach drive to contact electors categorised as Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Booth Level Officers will provide fresh enumeration forms and assist eligible voters in seeking inclusion in the final electoral rolls scheduled to be published on November 30.
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Telangana BJP president Ramchander Rao criticised Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi for demanding a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He termed the demand baseless, claiming the Congress had failed to provide evidence of voter deletions or vote theft.
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The Election Commission of India told the Supreme Court that Form 6, used for inclusion of names in electoral rolls, has not been amended through its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) orders. The poll body clarified that only a separate declaration linked to the SIR process was revised.
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The Telangana government faces a dilemma over conducting long-pending local body elections, with concerns over anti-incumbency sentiment and public dissatisfaction on key issues potentially affecting the ruling Congress. At the same time, continued delays could result in the loss of substantial Finance Commission funds.
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The opposition INDIA Bloc has announced a two-day protest programme in Delhi against alleged "vote theft" and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. It will hold a "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 30, followed by a "Dilli Chalo" march and mega rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1.
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Electors removed from Telangana's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise may face a stringent verification process if they seek re-enrolment. The final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on November 9.
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Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde have been summoned by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for questioning on Thursday in connection with the Jantar Mantar protest trespassing case. The summons come a day after Das and Ranka were released from judicial custody following written undertakings.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said attempts to "dismantle" India would fail and asserted that merely changing a government would not resolve the country's problems. Addressing the Vijayadashami gathering in Nagpur, he urged protests to remain within constitutional limits and warned against forces allegedly trying to create divisions and disorder in society.
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Telangana BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy linked the 2015 resolution of India-Bangladesh border enclaves to the ongoing controversy over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He argued that historical border anomalies enabled illegal migration and irregular voter registrations.
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The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has announced its 36th All-India Conference in Nalgonda, Telangana, from November 15-18, coinciding with its 90th anniversary and the 80th anniversary of the Telangana peasants' struggle.
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Hyderabad accounted for the highest number of voter enrollment applications in Telangana this year, with more than 4.13 lakh Form-6 submissions received for inclusion in the electoral rolls.
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The Supreme Court issued notice to the Election Commission of India on a plea filed by Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The court tagged the petition with similar pending cases and said it would examine the conduct of one of the petitioners at the next hearing.
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Centre tells Supreme Court that the temporary suspension of mobile internet services around Raisina Hill during the October 10 CJP protest was a lawful and proportionate measure to maintain public order. It denied violating the court's directions and sought dismissal of contempt proceedings against the Union Home Secretary.
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AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR), citing alleged irregularities in the Commission's decision-making process.
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The ECI received 5.43 lakh Form-7 applications from Telangana in 2026, with 4.71 lakh accepted. Hyderabad recorded the highest number of applications. The Commission has capped individual filings to discourage bulk objections and reduce inconvenience to voters.
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Delhi police registered four FIRs across multiple police stations in connection with the INDIA bloc’s march to the Supreme Court against the electoral rolls revision exercise. Several protesters, including CJP leaders, were detained during a separate protest at Jantar Mantar, while the Opposition claimed massive participation in the "March for Democracy."
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Rahul Gandhi has called on citizens, opposition parties, youth groups and civil society organisations to join a march to the Supreme Court on Monday. The opposition plans to submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice raising concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, EVMs, and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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More than 3,000 anti-CEC protesters, including opposition leaders and CJP members, were detained across Delhi as authorities imposed massive security restrictions to prevent a planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll revision irregularities.
