Election Commission
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Entire country knows CEC Gyanesh Kumar implements 'vote chori': Rahul Gandhi in Goa
India | Oct 18, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTCongress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Goa for the Congress' 'Goy Rakhon Yatra' in Margao. The 27-day-long 'Goy Rakhon Yatra', led by Alemao and Chodankar, began on September 22 and culminated on Sunday.
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Akhilesh accuses BJP, EC of manipulating SIR, deceiving India's democracy, Constitution
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 15, 2026, 04:49 PM ISTAkhilesh Yadav claimed that his party workers had identified another three lakh suspected fake voter entries apart from the 16.18 lakh cases and alleged that some entries had identical names for voters and their parents.
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Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi, other INDIA bloc leaders' plea against CEC, SIR today
India | Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTThe Opposition leaders filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Monday, challenging the Election Commission's SIR of electoral rolls. The Opposition has demanded an immediate halt to the SIR exercise and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori'.
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Net closing around them: Rahul vows to continue 'vote chori' fight, INDIA bloc demands CEC's removal
India | Oct 13, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTINDIA bloc leaders addressed the press conference following a high tea at the residence of Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The leaders vowed to continue their fight to save democracy.
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INDIA bloc anti-CEC protest: 'We will not stop,' Rahul vows to continue fight to 'save democracy'
India | Oct 13, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTINDIA bloc tea meet LIVE: The high tea meet was called a day after INDIA bloc leaders and supporters, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched to the Supreme Court to file a petition in the apex court challenging the Election Commission's decisions relating to the SIR of electoral rolls.
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EC releases final electoral rolls of Punjab after SIR, with over 13.60 lakh voters deleted
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTEligible voters who have not yet been included can register themselves by filling out Form 6—either online via the ECI app or offline through the Booth Level Officer (BLO).
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Rahul Gandhi challenges SIR in SC, Opposition seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
India | Oct 12, 2026, 10:58 PM ISTThe Opposition has demanded a halt to SIR and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori'.
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EC revises Maharashtra SIR schedule, final voter list to be published on November 16
Maharashtra | Oct 12, 2026, 07:15 AM ISTThe Election Commission has revised Maharashtra's SIR 2026 schedule, postponing the final voter list publication to November 16. The deadline to file claims and objections has been extended to October 12, while October 1 remains the qualifying date.
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124 former IAS, IFS officers defend Election Commission, SIR; question allegations of vote rigging
India | Oct 10, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTHighlighting India's transformation from an era of booth capturing, ballot box stuffing, the officers said today's electoral system has multiple layers of checks and safeguards, including polling agents, EVM sealing, strong-room security and VVPAT verification.
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INDIA bloc leaders to hold demonstration in Delhi on Monday to protect voting rights
India | Oct 10, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTINDIA bloc leaders on Friday met President Murmu and flagged the issue of its "vote chori" claims to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and repeal of all assembly polls held in the last two years.
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Rahul Gandhi says President Murmu accepted 'vote theft' charge, sources reject claim
India | Oct 10, 2026, 12:54 PM ISTA delegation of Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee met President Droupadi Murmu after other MPs of the alliance were stopped at Vijay Chowk by police following their march from Parliament House.
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SC to Centre on CJP protest: Can't halt everything, reconsider restrictions on Metro, Railways
India | Oct 09, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe Cockroach Janta Party has called a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, demanding accountability from the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The Court has asked the Centre to reconsider the decision to completely suspend metro and railway services.
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Protecting Constitution, democracy is the responsibility of every Indian: Rahul Gandhi
India | Oct 08, 2026, 11:18 PM ISTRahul Gandhi said the matter is serious and it is from the last 10-15 years. "India's democracy, its democratic functioning, its Constitution have been damaged and destroyed,” he added.
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'When the ballot loses meaning, the street gains it': 42 ex-judges write open letter defending ECI
India | Oct 08, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTForty two retired judges have issued an open letter warning against what they described as attempts to undermine the Election Commission, judiciary and other constitutional institutions. Defending electoral-roll revision as a lawful exercise, they questioned unsupported "vote theft" claims.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Z+ security strengthened amid protests over SIR
India | Oct 08, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTKumar is already protected under the Z+ security category, the second-highest level of security cover in the country. The only higher category is the Special Protection Group (SPG) protection extended to the Prime Minister and his immediate family.
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'Won't stop till Gyanesh Kumar resigns': Rahul Gandhi vows to continue protest despite detention
India | Oct 07, 2026, 07:52 PM ISTRahul Gandhi, along with other opposition MPs and leaders, wanted to protest at Jantar Mantar against CEC Kumar and highlight the issue of 'vote chori', but were stopped by the police near the Shangri-La hotel.
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Rahul, Priyanka released shortly after being detained while going for protest at Jantar Mantar
India | Oct 07, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTDelhi Police personnel also removed Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from the site near Jantar Mantar, where the INDIA bloc MPs have been stopped from going ahead to the protest site. The MPs are now being detained by the police.
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Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs announce Jantar Mantar protest, say Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign
India | Oct 07, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTThe opposition parties are also holding parallel protests across states with the Congress signalling that the face-off will continue till the CEC resigns.
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Speed News: BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of promoting anarchy during INDIA bloc protest
Originals | Oct 06, 2026, 11:32 PM ISTBJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of promoting anarchy during the INDIA bloc protest. Rahul warns the CEC and BJP, while Mallikarjun Kharge calls the CEC a Modi-Shah puppet over voting rights. Delhi Police arrests a man over a fake AI video showing a journalist's assault. Get today's top update in Speed News
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No political party formally sought appointment through authorised representatives till 4 pm, says EC
India | Oct 06, 2026, 11:26 PM ISTThe Election Commission prescribed a procedure for meetings with political parties and said all political parties have been informed of this and they follow the same procedure.