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  Bengal SIR: Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt process over 'mass disenfranchisement' threat

  January 04, 2026 23:59 IST

  Bengal CM Banerjee pins the blame on "undue haste," which has spawned glitches risking mass deletions from voter lists- hitting vulnerable communities hardest. She demands urgent corrections, or else the whole flawed initiative gets shut down to avert a democratic disaster.

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  Repeal of MGNREGA is an attack on federal structure and poor people: Rahul Gandhi after CWC meet

  India | December 27, 2025 23:45 IST

  Rahul Gandhi, took a strong stance after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, defending the MGNREGA as more than just a labor program.

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  Speed News: Lok Sabha adjourned as Opposition creates uproar demanding discussion on SIR

  Originals | December 02, 2025 19:03 IST

  INS Aridhaman, India's third indigenous nuclear submarine, was set to be commissioned soon. Meanwhile, the Opposition urged a Parliament debate on SIR, while Rijiju advised against strict timelines. Get all the top headlines in today's Speed News.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 28, 2025

  India | November 28, 2025 21:40 IST

  Imran Khan's sister Aleema filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala Jail superintendent and others after she was not allowed to meet the jailed former prime minister.

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  Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt ongoing SIR in Bengal, warns of 'irreversible' consequences

  November 20, 2025 16:44 IST

  Earlier on Wednesday, CM Banerjee blamed the Election Commission for the death of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Jalpaiguri's Mal block. She said the ‘pressure’ of SIR in the state was unbearable on field workers, claiming that 28 deaths have occurred so far.

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  Speed News: PM Modi Reaches Out to Nepal's Sushila Karki, Offers Condolences and Support

  Originals | September 18, 2025 17:46 IST

  PM Modi reached out to Nepal's Sushila Karki, offering condolences and support. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi accused the CEC of shielding 'vote chori' and targeting Opposition Voters. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Rahul Gandhi accuses CEC of shielding 'vote chori', cites systematic targeting of Opposition voters

  India | September 18, 2025 12:11 IST

  Rahul Gandhi stated that the most disturbing aspect is that this malpractice has been ongoing for the past 10 to 15 years, pointing to it as part of a larger system and structure. He asserted that democracy in India has been hijacked and stressed that its survival ultimately depends on the people.

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  CEC Gyanesh Kumar's family faces 'online trolling', IAS association condemns 'unwarranted abuse'

  India | August 22, 2025 16:33 IST

  The IAS Association voiced deep concern over the targeting of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's family, describing the trolling as baseless abuse and unfair personal attacks that bear no connection to his official responsibilities.

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  'Where is this shadowy figure?': Sanjay Raut takes dig at former CEC amid Rahul's 'vote chori' claim

  India | August 17, 2025 12:18 IST

  Highlighting Sena vs Sena row in 2023, Raut alleged former CEC Kumar promoted ‘defections’ by recognising Eknath Shide’s faction as the real Shiv Sena. He also said Kumar helped the BJP and its allies win the 2024 assembly election in Maharashtra.

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  Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner, says EC was, is and will be with voters

  India | February 19, 2025 10:13 IST

  Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the CEC by the President upon the recommendation of the Selection Committee chaired by PM Modi. LoP Rahul Gandhi, however, presented a dissent note during the committee meeting as the law regarding the appointment process is under consideration in the Supreme Court.

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  Rahul Gandhi shares dissent note he presented to PM Modi and Amit Shah regarding appointment of CEC

  India | February 18, 2025 15:36 IST

  The Selection Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Modi and Gyanesh Kumar was selected as the new Chief Election Commissioner. Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was also the member of the committee who presented a dissent note in the meeting.

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  Vivek Joshi, Haryana-cadre IAS officer, appointed Election Commissioner | Know who is he?

  India | February 18, 2025 7:50 IST

  Earlier, Vivek Joshi replaced Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad, a 1988 batch IAS officer who superannuated from the post in October 2024.

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  Gyanesh Kumar appointed 26th CEC of India: All about the Harvard University alumni

  India | February 18, 2025 6:15 IST

  Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988-batch Kerala Cadre IAS officer who has been serving as an Election Commissioner since March last year, is the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India.

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  Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner of India

  India | February 18, 2025 6:15 IST

  The announcement came hours after the selection committee held a meeting to finalise the name of the Chief Election Commission of India.

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  Selection panel comprising PM Modi, Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi to pick next CEC today

  India | February 17, 2025 11:52 IST

  The law gives power to the selection committee to name a person beyond the five names shortlisted by the search committee headed by the law minister.

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  Navin Chawla, former chief election commissioner, passes away at 79

  India | February 01, 2025 14:05 IST

  Navin Chawla, who served as the election commissioner (EC) between 2005 and 2009, and then chief election commissioner from April 2009 to July 2010, passed away on Saturday at an age of 79.

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  EC holds review meeting for upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, directs focus on voter facilities

  Maharashtra | September 28, 2024 23:41 IST

  Earlier on Friday, the Election Commission slammed state administration for not complying with the transfer orders it issued in July this year. The EC had asked why over 100 police officials remain in key positions in Mumbai.

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  Rahul Gandhi got THIS MUCH from Congress to contest Lok Sabha elections from Raebareli, Wayanad

  India | August 30, 2024 13:12 IST

  Rahul Gandhi won from both Wayanad and Raebareli, but ended up retaining his seat in Uttar Pradesh.

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  People scripted history in 2024 elections: CEC Rajiv Kumar gives standing ovation to voters | WATCH

  India | June 03, 2024 13:41 IST

  Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar addressed a press conference ahead of the counting of votes in the Lok Sabha Elections and said that the voters across the country have scripted history in the 2024 polls which concluded on June 1.

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  Supreme Court sets May 15 hearing for Uttarakhand forest fire case

  India | May 08, 2024 16:02 IST

  The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has been tasked with examining the reports submitted by the Uttarakhand government and the petitioners. Following its assessment, the CEC will provide its opinion on the matter, which will likely inform the court's further actions and decisions.