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.
September 30, 2026
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.
September 29, 2026
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.
September 28, 2026
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.
September 25, 2026
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.
September 24, 2026
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.
September 23, 2026
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.
September 23, 2026
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.
September 23, 2026
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.
September 23, 2026
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.
September 18, 2026
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.
September 9, 2026
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.
September 9, 2026
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.
September 9, 2026
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.
September 8, 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.
September 2, 2026
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.
June 10, 2026
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
May 2, 2026
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,
December 25, 2025
“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
November 14, 2025
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
November 11, 2025
