Election Commission
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SC orders Maharashtra govt, State EC to conduct local body polls by January 31, 2026
Maharashtra | Sep 16, 2025, 03:38 PM ISTA lawyer representing Maharashtra stated that the process is ongoing. He said delimitation has been completed and the State Election Commission is requesting some additional time, adding that an interim application has also been filed in this regard.
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'Will set aside entire exercise if...': Supreme Court warns Election Commission over Bihar SIR
India | Sep 15, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTBihar SIR: A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court further stated that it presumes that the Election Commission, which is a constitutional authority, would follow law and mandatory rules during the entire Bihar SIR process.
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Akhilesh Yadav dons a new look in turban, slams EC over 'vote chori' | Video
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 12, 2025, 07:38 PM ISTDuring the presser, Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Modi government's foreign policy, which he claimed has remained 'unsuccessful' on many occasions. The Lok Sabha MP from Kannauj also urged the central government to ensure that peace is maintained on India's borders.
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After Bihar, Election Commission gears up for nationwide voter list revision; dates out soon
India | Sep 10, 2025, 09:43 PM ISTThe Election Commission has asked Chief Electoral Officers of all states and Union territories to begin preparations for a nationwide voter list revision this year.
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Speed News: Supreme Court Upholds September 1 Deadline for Bihar Voter List Claims
Originals | Sep 01, 2025, 07:25 PM ISTSupreme Court Upholds September 1 Deadline for Bihar Voter List Claims. Meanwhile, Punjab Colleges and Universities to Remain Shut Till September 3 Due to Heavy Rains. Further, PM Modi Engages in Crucial Bilateral Talks with Putin, Xi at the SCO Summit 2025. Get all updates in today's Speed News.
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar's family faces 'online trolling', IAS association condemns 'unwarranted abuse'
India | Aug 22, 2025, 04:33 PM ISTThe 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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Bihar SIR: Accept Aadhaar or 11 other documents, Supreme Court tells EC
India | Aug 22, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTBihar SIR: A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court, which also included Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, also directed the political parties to help the 65 lakh people, who have been excluded from the draft electoral roll.
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Raniganj Assembly Election 2025: Constituency profile, past winners, margin, party-wise candidates
Bihar | Oct 22, 2025, 06:36 PM ISTRaniganj Assembly Election 2025: JD(U) leader Achmit Rishidev won the Raniganj seat in 2020 by defeating Avinash Manglam of the Rashtriya Janata Dal by a margin of 2,304 votes.
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BJP attacks Congress after CSDS psephologist Sanjay Kumar's apology: 'Vote chori or fake narrative'
India | Aug 19, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTBJP leader and party's IT cell head Amit Malviya said Rahul Gandhi owed an explanation since he had relied on CSDS data to target the Election Commission and the ruling party. Malviya also demanded Gandhi's apology.
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Muqabla: Rahul Gandhi or the Election Commission..Who wins the 'vote theft' battle?
News | Aug 18, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTMuqabla: Rahul Gandhi or the Election Commission..Who wins the 'vote theft' battle?
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'EC is biased, selective and unfair': Opposition slams poll body in joint presser
India | Aug 18, 2025, 05:23 PM ISTAddressing a press conference on Monday, leaders from the Congress, RJD, CPI, Samajwadi Party, DMK, TMC and other parties once again raised serious questions about the Election Commission and its functioning.
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INDIA bloc likely to bring impeachment motion against CEC amid 'vote chori' row: Sources
India | Aug 18, 2025, 11:24 AM ISTThe Election Commission on Sunday refuted any claims of vote theft and electoral roll manipulation, while addressing a press conference in the national capital.
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'Where is this shadowy figure?': Sanjay Raut takes dig at former CEC amid Rahul's 'vote chori' claim
India | Aug 17, 2025, 12:18 PM ISTHighlighting 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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Rahul Gandhi shares spoof video in fresh dig at EC over 'malpractice' claims: ‘Sahab hamra vote...'
India | Aug 16, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTRahul Gandhi, in an hour-long press conference on August 7, claimed the Election Commission (EC) was adopting election ‘malpractices’ to help BJP win elections. He also provided certain figures and data to substantiate his claim.
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Bihar SIR row: SC asks EC to disclose identity of 65 lakh deleted voters from electoral roll by Aug
India | Aug 14, 2025, 04:02 PM ISTBihar SIR Row: The Supreme Court said the Election Commission should identify persons deleted from voter list along with reason and make it public.
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Will the Election Commission Take Rahul Gandhi to Court Over 'Vote Theft' Allegations?
Kurukshetra | Aug 12, 2025, 09:46 PM ISTIn a significant observation, the Supreme Court has commented on the Voter List Revision process (SIR) in Bihar. The court stated that the Election Commission's reliance on Aadhaar for verification is not entirely justified, emphasizing that Aadhaar cannot be considered solid proof without thorough
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Bihar SIR row: Supreme Court backs EC, says Aadhaar not valid proof of citizenship
India | Aug 12, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTThe Supreme Court stressed that while Aadhaar serves as an important identification document for availing various services, it does not by itself establish the holder’s nationality.
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SC upholds Medha Patkar’s defamation conviction in VK Saxena’s case | 11 Aug | Speed News
Originals | Aug 11, 2025, 09:02 PM ISTSC upholds Medha Patkar’s defamation conviction in VK Saxena’s case. Rahul Gandhi, MPs detained in 'vote chori' protest march to EC. PM Modi unveils 184 new MP flats, says past housing was tough. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Mahua Moitra faints during Opposition's 'vote chori' protest march to Election Commission | Video
India | Aug 11, 2025, 02:12 PM ISTAs the MPs were stopped by the police from moving forward, several of them sat on the road and raised slogans in protest of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and 'vote chori' charges.
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Shashi Tharoor participates in 'vote chori' protest: 'Doubts over fair elections harming EC...'
India | Aug 11, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTScores of Opposition MPs, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, were detained as they took out a protest march from Parliament House to the Election Commission but were stopped midway.