Tag Archive: voter list

Delhi High Court Clarifies Route To Restore Names On Voter List

The Delhi High Court said voters removed during Delhi’s SIR can use Form-6 to seek re-inclusion in the electoral roll, subject to legal scrutiny.

Chidambaram says Congress has never supported violence in political protests

P. Chidambaram rejected BJP allegations that the opposition supports violent protests, saying Congress believes in democratic and Gandhian methods.

Rajnath Singh-linked remark against INDIA bloc sparks political row over protests

A statement attributed to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh targeting the INDIA alliance has drawn attention, though independent confirmation of the remark remains unavailable.

Election Commission Faces Trust Test as Democracy’s Future Hangs in Balance

An editorial on questions over electoral roll revision, voter deletions, Form-6, Supreme Court scrutiny and the need for transparency and accountability in the Election Commission.

Cockroach Party Gives Delhi Police 24-Hour Ultimatum Over Protest Permission

The Cockroach Janata Party has given Delhi Police a 24-hour ultimatum, demanding permission and a date for a peaceful protest over SIR and the CEC’s resignation.

Prakash Raj backs CJP protest against voter list SIR in Karnataka

Actor Prakash Raj has backed a protest in Karnataka against the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list, urging people to gather at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on October 8.

Election Commission launches drive to add voters missed after SIR

The Election Commission has ordered a special campaign in 20 states and Union Territories to add eligible voters missed during or after the SIR process.

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.

Pressure Mounts for Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation as CJP Ultimatum Ends

Political pressure has intensified over demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation as the CJP’s 48-hour ultimatum ends on 26 September.

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.

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.

CNR Rao Gets SIR Notice Over Name Discrepancy in Voter List

Bharat Ratna awardee Professor CNR Rao has received an SIR notice in Karnataka after a name discrepancy was found in voter list records.

Revanth Reddy Accuses BJP of Targeting Telangana Through SIR Drive

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy alleges BJP is targeting Congress-supporting voters through SIR, urging booth-level vigilance over voter list discrepancies.

Delhi SIR Sees Voter Enthusiasm With 5.34 Lakh Claims, Objections

Delhi’s SIR process has received 5.34 lakh claims and objections in two days after the draft voter list was released, according to CEO office data.

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.