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Bengal SIR: BJP raises issues of Bangladeshi migrants, duplicate voters in memorandum to EC
West Bengal | Nov 26, 2025, 03:38 PM ISTRegarding the current status of the SIR exercise, the BJP members pointed out that a substantial volume of data is still pending verification. They called for more robust scrutiny mechanisms to ensure accuracy and transparency.
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BJP rolls out nationwide drive to clarify SIR, counter 'misinformation' and misleading narratives
India | Nov 26, 2025, 08:14 AM ISTBJP leaders claim that opposition parties are intentionally shaping a false narrative around the SIR exercise to mislead voters about the electoral roll revision process. Tarun Chugh has stated that the party is fully geared up to counter these alleged distortions and rumours.
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Election Commission puts West Bengal voter roll revision under strict watch
West Bengal | Nov 19, 2025, 06:48 AM ISTDuring the discussions, Gyanesh Bharti reaffirmed EC’s firm zero-tolerance stance toward any administrative lapses in the Special Intensive Revision process. An official said Bharti emphasised the Commission’s strict directive to maintain transparency and precision at every stage.
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Bihar Election: 107-year-old Tara Devi defies age to lead voters in historic turnout | Watch
Bihar | Nov 06, 2025, 09:39 PM ISTThe fate of 1,314 candidates has been sealed in the ballots. Prominent leaders across parties, including Tejashwi Yadav, Samrat Choudhary, and Tej Pratap Yadav, were among those contesting in this high-stakes first phase.
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EC sources on Rahul Gandhi's Haryana 'vote chori' charge: Is he supporting SIR or opposing it?
India | Nov 05, 2025, 02:15 PM ISTThe Election Commission has rebutted Rahul Gandhi's accusations of vote manipulation in Haryana 2024. EC sources flagged that no Congress agents objected on ground and questioned why the party did not file objections during roll revision.
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Supreme Court says SIR is prerogative of ECI, any directive to them would amount to interference
India | Oct 07, 2025, 11:58 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has reaffirmed the Election Commission's autonomy over Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, directing it to submit data on 3.66 lakh excluded voters. The ECI clarified that most additions are of new voters and no complaints have been received so far.
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'Rahul Gandhi wants to create Nepal-like unrest in India': BJP hits back over vote chori charge
India | Sep 18, 2025, 02:11 PM ISTRahul Gandhi's explosive press conference alleging "vote chori" triggered a sharp counter from the BJP, with Anurag Thakur dismissing his claims as baseless and calling him frustrated after repeated election losses.
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'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar: What's the idea behind Akhilesh, Stalin and Soren's entry?
Bihar | Aug 30, 2025, 08:16 PM ISTThe participation of Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav, DMK's MK Stalin, and the expected appearance of Hemant Soren in the Voter Adhikar Yatra suggests coordinated outreach across caste and community lines.
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EC uploads list of 65 lakh voters removed from Bihar draft rolls following SC order
India | Aug 18, 2025, 01:07 PM ISTThe Election Commission released a list of 65 lakh voters deleted from Bihar's draft rolls, following the Supreme Court's directive, addressing privacy concerns and responding to allegations of irregularities.
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Election Commission to conduct SIR in West Bengal? Know what CEC Gyanesh Kumar said
India | Aug 17, 2025, 05:12 PM ISTChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Sunday that the Election Commission of India (ECI) will decide on conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal and other states "at an appropriate time.”
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ECI slams 'vote theft' allegations in Bihar as an 'insult to India's Constitution'
India | Aug 17, 2025, 08:44 PM ISTThe Election Commission of India (ECI) strongly rejected allegations of 'vote theft' in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, calling them an 'insult to the Constitution.'
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When the Indian vice-presidential poll turned triangular: Inside the rare 2007 three-cornered fight
India | Aug 12, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTAs of present, NDA has 293 members in Lok Sabha and 133 members in Rajya Sabha. The overall number of lawmakers is 426. This number is sufficient to elect an NDA-backed candidate as the Vice President. Besides, cross-voting, like in Dhankhar's case, can further increase this number.
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Rahul detained, Akhilesh jumps barricades in bid to reach EC; all about opposition MPs’ showdown
India | Aug 12, 2025, 08:20 AM ISTThe protesting MPs, including Rahul Gandhi were later detained and taken to Sansad Marg Police Station in buses. However, they were later released. Moitra and Mitali Bag fainted during the protest and were helped by Rahul Gandhi.
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Karnataka chief poll officer issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for 'vote chori claims'
India | Aug 10, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTThe Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka has served a notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, seeking documents to provide proof of his allegations of duplicate voting in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment
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No claim or objection filed by any political party on Bihar draft rolls: ECI
India | Aug 10, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTNo claim or objection has yet been submitted by any political party on draft electoral rolls, said the Election Commission of India in a daily bulletin on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar.
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Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on Election Commission, launches 'vote chori' campaign
India | Aug 10, 2025, 02:25 PM ISTRahul Gandhi had claimed a huge criminal fraud in polls through "collusion" between the BJP and the Election Commission, citing an analysis of voter rolls in a constituency in Karnataka last year.
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Tejashwi, Cong claim Bihar Dy CM Vijay Sinha possesses two voter IDs; seek action against 'fraud'
Bihar | Aug 10, 2025, 11:12 AM ISTFormer Bihar deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav also lapped up the issue and rebuked the BJP and the Election Commission over alleged duplicate EPIC numbers of Sinha. Yadav said the 'fraud' is also evident on EC's website, asking whether a notice would be sent to the deputy CM.
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BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over ‘vote theft’ remark, says ‘resign if you don’t trust EC'
India | Aug 09, 2025, 06:52 PM ISTThe BJP has demanded the resignation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha over his “vote theft” allegation against the Election Commission.
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Shashi Tharoor backs Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' charge against EC: 'Serious questions'
India | Aug 08, 2025, 09:20 AM ISTAccusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of 'criminal fraud' and collusion with the BJP to manipulate elections, Gandhi on Thursday alleged widespread irregularities in voter lists during both central and state elections.
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Fact Check: Is Aditya Srivastava, mentioned by Rahul Gandhi, a voter in three Indian states?
Fact Check | Aug 07, 2025, 08:46 PM ISTTo verify Rahul Gandhi’s claim, an investigation was conducted using the Election Commission website, searching with the exact EPIC number he provided. The purpose was to confirm whether Aditya Srivastava’s name was legitimately listed as a voter or not.