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Hariprasad also targeted the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming its credibility has eroded

Election Commission revises UP SIR schedule; draft list on January 6, claims and objections invited till February 6

According to the new schedule, claims and objections will be invited from January 6 to February 6

EC halts hearings for ‘unmapped’ voters in Bengal, exempts seniors, PWDs and pregnant women

Hearings for unmapped voters had started in the State on December 27 and around 32 lakh have been identified as “unmapped” after first phase of hearing.

Election Commission flags technical issue in 2002 rolls, halts hearings for 'unmapped' electors in West Bengal

The directive also allows BLOs to be deputed for field verification, including taking photographs of the electors concerned for uploading in the system.

Assam SIR: 10.56 lakh names deleted as Election Commission releases draft electoral rolls

According to the integrated draft rolls released by the Election Commission on Saturday, the state has a total of 2,51,09,754 voters, excluding 93,021 D-Voters or doubtful voters.

OPINION | West Bengal Polls 2026: SIR politics and voter purges raise new risks for Mamata Banerjee

The SIR-driven voter purge has intensified political tensions in Bengal, giving the BJP a new narrative while allowing Mamata Banerjee to rally supporters. Yet the exercise risks alienating key communities and may not significantly erode TMC’s core base

'Where 10,000 staff deployed...': Supreme Court expresses concern over BLO deaths amid SIR, issues directions to states

The BLO-workload issue has also become a political row, with opposition parties like the Congress, Bengal's ruling Trinamool, and Tamil Nadu's TVK and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam speaking up.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar assumes chair of international poll body for 2026

In his acceptance speech, Kumar highlighted the scale of India's democratic exercise, noting that the country has over 900 million electors across 28 states and eight Union Territories.

EC faces flak for 'Boogie Woogie' dance video on SIR amid BLO suicides

Moreover in West Bengal, a section of BLOs working on the SIR held a massive protest outside the CEO’s office in Kolkata over alleged excessive workload during the ongoing enumeration exercise, prompting police deployment at the site.

SIR 2025: All you need to know before BLOs come at your doorstep | A complete guide

As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission on October 27, the SIR process started on November 4, and all electors in the 12 states / UTs have to submit their enumeration forms by December 4, in order to be on the draft electoral rolls to be published on December 9.

'Serious security breach': EC seeks report from Kolkata Police over protest by BLOs at CEO's office

Alleging "excessive work pressure" and "unmanageable workload" due to the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a section of booth-level officers (BLOs) held a 30-hour demonstration outside the CEO's office till Tuesday evening.

EC seeks security upgrade after 'serious breach' at West Bengal CEO office amid BLO protests

In a letter to Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma, on Wednesday, the ECI said the existing security arrangement at the CEO’s office appeared “inadequate" to deal with the situation.

Election Commission invites TMC delegation for discussions on SIR in West Bengal

In its letter to TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee, the ECI acknowledged Derek O’Brien’s request for an appointment, saying the Commission “always welcomes regular interaction with political parties for constructive dialogue.”

Supreme Court issues notice to Election Commission on pleas against SIR in Kerala, UP

A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant, SVN Bhatti and Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the EC on all newly-filed matters and confirmed that different petitions arising from various states would be heard on separate dates.

VVPAT not mandatory for local body polls, technically not feasible: Election Commission to Bombay HC

The first round of local body elections in Maharashtra will be held on December 2.

SIR Phase II: Nearly 99% enumeration forms distributed to electors in 12 states, 3 Union territories

Phase two of the SIR exercise began on November 4 with the enumeration stage and will continue till December 4.

Congress to hold meeting of top office-bearers of 12 states, UTs where SIR is underway on Tuesday

Congress has questioned the role of the Election Commission (EC) in the poll process, after its top leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, met to discuss the dismal outcome.

Bihar elections: No repoll recommended in Phase 2 also, says Election Commission

It said this is for the first time in the recent history of the state that no repoll has been ordered. In the first phase too, no repoll took place.

Supreme Court agrees to hear pleas against EC's decision to conduct nationwide SIR exercise on Nov 14

The apex court said that it will heat the pleas on November 14.

SIR in Bengal: CEO holds review meeting, seeks foolproof security for BLOs

A total of 7,66,37,529 enumeration forms have been prepared for 294 Assembly constituencies, printed in two copies each, he said while elaborating the process, starting Tuesday.

Congress objects to transfer of civil servants in Goa post-SIR announcement: ‘Complete violation of EC guidelines’

Congress objected to the transfers claiming that these were in violation of the poll body's guidelines.

Over 70% Rajasthan voters exempted from submitting documents in SIR of electoral rolls: Chief Electoral Officer

According to official data, the state currently has 5.48 crore registered voters. Of these, 70.55 per cent have already been matched with the previous SIR voter lists prepared between 2002 and 2005.

Major reshuffle: West Bengal transfers 527 officers ahead of SIR of electoral rolls

Notifications for transfers of 61 IAS and 145 WBCS (Executive) officers were uploaded during the first half of the day,

Election Commission announces SIR in 12 states: Check the documents required

Significantly, several opposition-ruled states, including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala are set to go to elections next year

Live updates: Election Commission announces Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in 12 states under Phase 2

The Election Commission has announced a press conference at 4.15pm on Monday. While the agenda of the press briefing hasn't been publicised, media reports say the Commission is likely to announce the dates for pan-India SIR.