Election Commission Of India

UP SIR final voter list to be released on April 10: Here's how to check, download and report errors

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to publish the final electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh on Friday, April 10, 2026. This marks the conclusion of a rigorous five-month Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process aimed at purifying the voter database ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

Kerala police act on EC directive over BJP seal row, social media users sent notices

The controversy stems from a letter that was mistakenly circulated to political parties in Kerala bearing the BJP’s seal.

ECI to meet social media firms on poll misinformation, deepfakes ahead of state polls

The talks will focus on tackling AI-generated content, misinformation and improving coordination with platforms during upcoming assembly elections

West Bengal SIR Draft List: 12 lakh voter names deleted from Alipurduar; 24 lakh voters found 'dead'

Over 58 lakh names struck off in Bengal as SIR flags untraceable voters

After Bihar, poll panel's SIR drive sparks political fire across 12 states

From Bihar to Bengal, the Election Commission’s voter roll clean-up has turned into a political battleground, with opposition parties alleging bias and the BJP defending the move.

When will Bihar election dates be announced? Big update from Election Commission

The Election Commission of India will publish the final electoral roll for Bihar on September 30. The term of the Assembly concludes on November 22.

Can a neighbour or software delete your vote? Election Commission's Form 7 explained

The local BLO is also supposed to give an acknowledgment of the form submitted by an individual.

EC issues directions to accept Aadhaar as '12th document' for Bihar SIR, but with an important rider

The poll panel has made it clear that it will be used only as proof of identity and not proof of citizenship.

West Bengal next after Bihar? Fresh EC directives trigger speculation of SIR-like exercise in Mamata bastion

There is no clarity yet on whether the impending exercise will be a summary revision of electoral rolls or a more intensive exercise on the lines of Bihar.

Majority back 'immediate' nationwide rollout of Bihar-like SIR despite questions on transparency: Survey

As many as 39.9 percent of the respondents said they believed SIR was being conducted properly while 39.8 percent showed lower trust in the process, the survey found.

'Rahul Gandhi must apologise': BJP gets fresh ammo as CSDS' Sanjay Kumar retracts data on Maharashtra polls citing error

The BJP said that the data Rahul Gandhi and Congress relied on to "defame" the voters of Maharashtra have been proven wrong.

Rahul Gandhi's Bihar march revives Opposition unity over Election Commission transparency

Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' has not only challenged the Election Commission over alleged voter list irregularities in Bihar but also revived opposition unity and reshaped alliance dynamics ahead of crucial state elections

In Bihar's Gopalganj, 60% enumeration forms submitted without supporting documents

Only 1.3 lakh forms were filed with one of the 11 documents listed by the Election Commission of India for the Special Intensive Revision of voters list in Bihar

Is your vote at risk? Mamata may sound alarm on Bihar-style revision ahead of Bengal polls

For West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Special Intensive Revision is not just an electoral reform or roll revision, it is ready-made ammunition

BJP leader files plea in SC for regular revision of electoral rolls before every election

The plea sought a direction to all States to take action against those who help infiltrators by providing fake documents.

Assembly bypolls 2025: Five seats, 4 states - What's at stake for whom

Voting for the by-elections in five seats will take place on June 19 while the counting of votes will be held on June 23.

PM Modi hails Election Commission, says global community should study its working

Speaking to podcaster Lex Fridman, Modi highlighted the massive scale of India's electoral process and emphasised its complexity and the high level of political engagement among citizens.

Gyanesh Kumar Becomes India's New Chief Election Commissioner | Key Challenges Ahead

Gyanesh Kumar has officially taken charge as India's new Chief Election Commissioner. His tenure, lasting until January 2029, comes at a crucial time with electoral concerns raised by opposition parties. Appointed under the new EC law, Kumar will oversee key elections, including Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal polls. Watch to learn about his priorities and the challenges ahead!

ECI can't review if political party adheres to its constitution: Delhi HC

The court referred to a judgment of its division bench which said the ECI could not to resolve internal disputes of political parties and in case of any grievance, the remedy would lie in filing a declaratory suit or any other appropriate civil remedy.