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Twenty-three political parties and an Independent MP jointly wrote to Chief Justice Surya Kant expressing concerns over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process and other electoral issues, urging judicial attention amid continuing opposition criticism of the voter roll revision exercise
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The BJP accused opposition parties of hypocrisy for criticising the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. It alleged they support the process in some states but oppose it elsewhere, claiming the criticism aims to justify electoral defeats and target constitutional institutions
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Congress legislators in the erstwhile Adilabad district openly expressed their dissatisfaction with the party during SIR awareness meetings, alleging neglect by the government and party leadership. The developments have once again highlighted internal differences within the ruling Congress in Telangana.
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The Congress announced that 23 Opposition parties and one Independent MP have jointly written to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, raising concerns over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and other election-related issues. The Opposition alleges the SIR exercise undermines democracy, while the government insists it targets illegal infiltrators.
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The Telangana High Court directed the Election Commission to consider providing Urdu Enumeration Forms for voters in constituencies with a significant Urdu-speaking population. The court observed that electoral processes should offer practical solutions and not exclude linguistic minorities
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Chief Electoral Officer Sudarshan Reddy praised Booth Level Officers and election staff for completing nearly 1.73 crore Enumeration Forms within four days. He urged political parties and BLAs to actively participate in the Special Intensive Revision and directed officials to intensify voter awareness efforts.
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The opposition has targeted the Centre after former The Telegraph editor R. Rajagopal revealed his passport renewal was blocked due to his name being purged from West Bengal's voter list during a controversial Special Intensive Revision exercise
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A 52-year-old car driver from Borabanda died by suicide on Sunday. Family members claimed he had been under stress over the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls. Police registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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NCERT’s Class 9 Social Science textbook introduces Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, describing it as a process to ensure accurate voter lists. It also praises the Election Commission for conducting large-scale, impartial elections despite challenges like misinformation and logistical complexity
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The Telangana High Court has questioned the Election Commission of India’s decision to distribute physical Enumeration Forms only in Telugu outside GHMC limits during the ongoing revision of electoral rolls.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao asserted that the party is set for a sweeping victory in the erstwhile Karimnagar district, calling on leaders to step up their campaign against the Congress government.
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The Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Hyderabad’s 15 Assembly constituencies will begin on June 25, with 4,062 Booth Level Officers conducting door‑to‑door verification until July 24. Officials said the exercise aims to ensure accurate voter data, with help desks set up across the district to assist electors.
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The BRS has urged the Election Commission of India to prioritise the identification and removal of duplicate and ineligible voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, seeking technology-driven verification and coordination between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh authorities.
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AICC in‑charge for Telangana Meenakshi Natarajan accused the BJP of attempting to replicate its West Bengal election strategy in Telangana and Punjab by deleting pro‑Congress votes during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
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Hyderabad district is set to launch the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with trained staff deployed across 15 Assembly constituencies. The final voter lists will be published on October 1 after enumeration, verification and public review of electoral data
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Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision in Telangana, election officials admitted there is no mechanism to identify voters registered in two States. Nearly 89.88 lakh voter records showed discrepancies, while authorities outlined measures to update and clean electoral rolls.
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The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana will be conducted through a house-to-house enumeration from June 25 to July 24, 2026. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit households multiple times to distribute and collect forms, ensuring eligible citizens are included.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promises and claimed public dissatisfaction was growing across Telangana. He urged party workers to strengthen grassroots activities and prepare for upcoming electoral contests in the State.
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YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed party coordinators and regional in-charges to maintain strict vigilance during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh.
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The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls may significantly alter Hyderabad’s voter demographics by removing duplicate and anomalous entries. With over 88 lakh anomalies identified statewide, the exercise could influence future GHMC and Assembly elections and reshape political strategies.
