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In West Bengal, 32-year-old Anarul Sheikh allegedly died by suicide after his name was removed from the electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision. Locals criticized the process, claiming improper verification, and warned of potential election boycotts

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission on a petition challenging its decision to conduct only a Special Revision of Assam’s electoral rolls. The petitioner argued that Assam requires a Special Intensive Revision due to its demographic sensitivities

The Supreme Court directed States to ease the heavy workload on Booth Level Officers engaged in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision exercise, following reports of deaths, FIRs and extreme stress, while allowing exemptions and replacements for employees with genuine difficulties

The Election Commission is likely to roll out the first phase of the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists next week, starting with 10–15 states, including Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The exercise aims to weed out illegal migrants

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to rectify typographical and other errors in the final Bihar electoral roll prepared after a special revision. It also sought transparency on voter deletions and will hear the issue again on November 4

Minister G Vivek Venkataswamy attempted to refute allegations by BRS leader KT Rama Rao regarding fake voter registrations in Jubilee Hills. However, his statement was contradicted by official data showing a significant rise in voter numbers. BRS leader Manne Krishank criticised the Minister for being unaware of the Election Commission’s records.

The Election Commission plans a phased pan-India Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, starting with States holding 2026 Assembly polls. States with ongoing or upcoming local body polls to be excluded

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details of 3.66 lakh voters excluded from Bihar’s final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision. The EC said most additions are new voters, with no complaints from excluded individuals

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu dismissed allegations of manipulation in the investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed 260 people, saying the probe by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is transparent and conducted as per rules

A criminal complaint has been filed in a Delhi court against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, alleging that her name was added to the voter list in 1980, three years before she became an Indian citizen. The complainant, Vikas Tripathi, claims this indicates forgery and has sought police investigation. The court has fixed 10 September as the next date of hearing.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government was attempting to manipulate the voters’ list ahead of local body polls. He urged party leaders to verify names, report discrepancies, and expose irregularities through the media before the final list publication

The BJP dismissed Opposition claims that Aadhaar alone can secure voting rights, stressing the Supreme Court never endorsed it as proof of citizenship. Amit Malviya said Aadhaar is only identity and residence proof, and voter rolls will exclude fake and foreign entries

As Telangana awaits a resolution on the 42% Backward Classes reservation issue, the State Election Commission has proactively begun preparations for the local body elections. With over 1.3 lakh ballot boxes secured and voter lists mapped, officials are waiting for a nod from the poll body.

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to upload district-wise details of about 65 lakh voters omitted from Bihar’s draft electoral rolls after the SIR. The list must include reasons and be searchable via EPIC numbers before August 19

SP chief alleges large-scale tampering of voter rolls ahead of assembly polls

Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of ignoring large-scale voter roll manipulation, warning the issue will “explode” nationwide. Leading a protest march, he demanded a clean, transparent voter list, claiming irregularities in Karnataka reflected a broader national problem

Nine days after Bihar’s draft electoral rolls were published, the Election Commission reports no objections from political parties. The list remains open for claims till September 1 amid opposition protests. The final roll will be published by September 30

The Election Commission told the Supreme Court it will not delete any voter’s name from Bihar’s draft electoral roll without prior notice, an opportunity to be heard, and a reasoned order, while denying wrongful deletions and refuting allegations of malpractice

Karnataka Minister K.N. Rajanna questioned the Congress party’s silence on alleged voter list manipulation during its own tenure, saying irregularities occurred “before our eyes.” His blunt remarks have stirred debate on internal accountability and electoral vigilance within the party.

In response to significant administrative changes and software inconsistencies, the State Election Commission (SEC) of Telangana has initiated a complete overhaul of the voter list using the Te-Poll app. The update follows the merger of villages into municipalities and the creation of new mandals.