Tag Archive: Election Commission

Election Commission removes Annexure-D from online Form 6 after SIR row

Amid the SIR controversy, the Election Commission has removed Annexure-D from online Form 6 in states where the revision process has been completed.

Maharashtra CEO Seeks Greater Powers for Local Officers in SIR

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokalingam has written to the Election Commission seeking changes in ECINet to give local officers more flexibility in SIR cases.

Over 2,000 citizens write to CJI seeking halt to SIR

More than 2,000 citizens have written to the CJI and Supreme Court judges seeking an immediate halt to the SIR process and an independent inquiry into the Election Commission.

Opposition Demands CEC Resignation in J&K Assembly, Maharashtra SIR Challenged

Opposition legislators demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation in the J&K Assembly as petitions in the Bombay High Court challenged Maharashtra’s SIR process.

Collector Mishra Inspects EVM Godown in Presence of Political Parties

Collector and District Election Officer Priyank Mishra inspected the EVM godown in Bhopal in the presence of political party representatives and reviewed security, CCTV surveillance, sealing and SOP compliance.

Akhilesh Questions Reported Election Commission Differences Over SIR Before UP Polls

A report claimed alleged differences within the Election Commission over SIR, prompting Akhilesh Yadav to question the poll body’s functioning ahead of Uttar Pradesh elections.

Opposition Now Demands Removal of Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR Controversy

Opposition leaders have demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after a report claimed written objections by two Election Commissioners over SIR-related decisions.

Opposition Demands Gyanesh Kumar’s Removal Over Election Commission SIR Row

Opposition parties have demanded action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar after reports of alleged Election Commission differences over SIR.

Former Election Commissioner OP Rawat Responds to SIR Controversy Concerns

Former Election Commissioner OP Rawat responded to the controversy over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision process, calling voter fear over SIR unfortunate for democracy.

Mamata Camp Responds to EC, Submits Alternative TMC Names, Symbols

The Mamata Banerjee faction has responded to the Election Commission and submitted alternative names and symbol options amid the Trinamool Congress dispute in West Bengal.

CNR Rao name error surfaces during Karnataka SIR verification process

During Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision process, an extra letter in Professor CNR Rao’s voter record drew attention, though officials clarified no notice was issued.

CNR Rao name error comes up during Karnataka SIR verification process

During Karnataka’s SIR process, a reported extra letter in Professor CNR Rao’s voter record drew attention, though his office and officials said no notice was received or issued.

Former Nagaon DC joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha bypoll

Former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Debashish Sharma has joined the BJP ahead of the Assam Lok Sabha bypoll, prompting Congress to seek an Election Commission inquiry.

Bypolls announced in four states, voting scheduled for October 6

The Election Commission has announced bypolls for five Assembly seats and Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, with voting on October 6, 2026.

Kapil Sibal Urges Supreme Court Intervention Over Jharkhand SIR Row

Kapil Sibal has questioned Jharkhand’s SIR process and urged the Supreme Court to stop alleged large-scale deletion of voter names.

Vijayvargiya Accuses Congress Over Leak in Meenakshi Nomination Slip Controversy

Kailash Vijayvargiya has accused Congress of leaking the alleged Meenakshi nomination slip as the political controversy in Madhya Pradesh deepens.

Judicial Restraint and Electoral Autonomy

The Supreme Court’s decision to decline further directions on the plea filed by the Trinamool Congress regarding the appointment of

Draft Electoral Roll Published

CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: In accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India,

“Review of Mapping and Portal Updates Being Conducted by BLOs at Polling Stations”

CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Collector and District Election Officer Mr. Kaushalendra Vikram Singh inspected various

Bihar Phase 2 Voting Sees 14.55% Turnout

CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The second phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections witnessed a voter