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  BMC, 28 other municipal corporations to go for polls on January 15; result on January 16

  Maharashtra | December 15, 2025 23:55 IST

  The Model Code of Conduct for municipal corporations comes into effect from today. The dates for filing nomination papers are from December 23 to December 30, 2025.

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  Priyanka Gandhi targets EC at 'vote chori' rally, challenges BJP to 'fight election fairly' | VIDEO

  India | December 14, 2025 16:53 IST

  Priyanka Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission and the BJP during a mega Congress rally in Delhi, alleging vote theft and unfair elections. She challenged the BJP to contest polls using ballot papers and accused institutions of bowing to government pressure.

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  West Bengal voter list set for major overhaul, over 58 lakh names likely to be deleted: EC sources

  December 12, 2025 10:03 IST

  As per the latest data of the collected enumeration forms, the Election Commissio has found more than 24 lakh people mentioned in the voter list who are deceased.

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  'Will sit on dharna if any eligible voter is deleted from list during SIR': Mamata Banerjee

  December 11, 2025 16:08 IST

  Addressing a rally in Krishnanagar in Nadia district, Mamata Banerjee said that the Election Commission is deploying officers aligned with the BJP to influence the process.

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  EC likely to extend deadline for submission of SIR documents after UP CEO seeks additional time

  India | December 11, 2025 11:27 IST

  The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttar Pradesh said that over 99 per cent of SIR-related work has already been completed in the state. However, he has written to the Election Commission seeking an additional 14 days to complete the voter list verification process.

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  Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha: 'The objective of RSS is to capture EC and other institutions'

  India | December 09, 2025 17:02 IST

  Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha said he has given proof of how the EC is colluding with those in power to shape the elections. “Our nation is a fabric. It is made up of 1.4 billion people, and the fabric is woven together by the vote”, he said.

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  'Include Lok Sabha LoP, CJI in CEC selection committee': Manish Tewari during SIR debate

  India | December 09, 2025 13:10 IST

  Tewari said the voter list verification was underway in several states but the Election Commission had no explanation on why it was legally required. He also asked the government to furnish in writing in the Parliament the reasons why SIR was needed in different constituencies.

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  Bengal SIR: Re-verify forms and delete dead or absent voters by December 11, CEO tells BLOs

  December 05, 2025 9:49 IST

  Bengal SIR: A huge controversy has erupted in West Bengal over the SIR, with the ruling TMC urging the top poll body to halt the drive immediately. The party has said it will also raise the issue in the ongoing Parliament Winter Session.

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  Supreme Court expresses concern over deaths of BLOs involved in SIR, issues directions to states

  India | December 04, 2025 14:25 IST

  The top court noted that if any employee has a specific reason to seek exemption from duty, the concerned authority should consider such requests on a case-to-case basis. The Supreme Court said that states can increase manpower to ease pressure on BLOs.

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  Maharashtra local body election: Polling rescheduled in several districts, wards amid irregularities

  Maharashtra | December 01, 2025 14:22 IST

  According to the SEC, the postponement stems from serious lapses in handling appeals filed by candidates whose nomination papers were rejected. As per the rule, all appeal decisions must be finalised by November 22, allowing candidates a three-day window for withdrawal before symbols are allotted.

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  Election Commission doubles remuneration of BLOs, hikes pay for supervisors

  India | November 30, 2025 13:11 IST

  The move comes amid reports of several BLOs committing suicide or dying under unnatural circumstances during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls.

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  Bengal SIR: EC to hold special camp for sex workers in Kolkata's red-light areas

  November 29, 2025 23:19 IST

  Amra Padatik advocacy officer Mahasweta Mukherjee said sex workers were facing difficulties during SIR in several areas. He visited the CEO office and submitted a letter highlighting SIR-related issues in Sonagachhi, Sethbagan, Rambagan, Jorabagan, Khidderpore, Kalighat, and Bowbazar.

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  EC hits back at TMC with point-by-point rebuttal on Bengal SIR claims, asks not to threaten BLOs

  November 28, 2025 21:15 IST

  The Election Commission has also written a letter to the West Bengal police and the Kolkata police chief to ensure that booth-level officers (BLOs) are not pressurised and threatened by any political party workers.

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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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  Maharashtra local body election: Government declares paid leave on Dec 2 in districts going to polls

  Maharashtra | November 28, 2025 17:43 IST

  The state government has issued a resolution in this regard, which stated that employees in the districts going to the polls be given a paid off cast their votes. This applies to employees even if their workplace is outside the constituency in which they are registered as voters.

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  SC to hear challenges on SIR of electoral rolls in multiple states next month amid BLO deaths

  India | November 26, 2025 14:51 IST

  During the hearings, it was reported that 23 Booth Level Officers have lost their lives in West Bengal amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal Election Office to submit a detailed response by December 1.

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  Mamata Banerjee holds rally against Bengal SIR, warns BJP over its 'game': 'Will shake the country'

  November 25, 2025 19:27 IST

  Accusing BJP of collecting money, the TMC chief said the exercise was going to create problems for Bangladeshi Hindus. She claimed that 35 people have so far died due to SIR in Bengal.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 24, 2025

  India | November 24, 2025 21:00 IST

  Dharmendra, veteran actor who was also known as the He-Man of Bollywood, died at the age of 89 on Monday, November 24. The news was confirmed by a spokesperson from the actor's family.

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  SIR an 'imposed oppression': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, Election Commission over BLO deaths

  India | November 23, 2025 23:38 IST

  In a long post in Hindi on micro-blogging website X, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the SIR has caused chaos in the country, while also terming the exercise a 'conspiracy' to 'sacrifice' democracy and protect those in power.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 20, 2025

  India | November 20, 2025 21:05 IST

  Delhi blast accused Muzammil Ganaie, Adeel Rather, Shaheen Shahid and Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagay were arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police for their alleged role in a white collar terror module.