Election Commission
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Plea in SC seeks prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged SIR violations, demands SIT probe
India | Sep 25, 2026, 01:46 PM ISTA petition filed in the Supreme Court has sought criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged statutory violations during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The plea challenges alleged changes to Form 6 and other decisions taken without the Commission's full concurrence.
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Chirag Paswan on Rahul's demand for Gyanesh Kumar's removal: 'CEC must firmly present his side'
India | Sep 25, 2026, 01:28 PM ISTThe statement from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader came in response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's demand for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation amid the ongoing controversy over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
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'Gyanesh Kumar Hatao, Chunav Aayog Bachao' posters appear in Delhi ahead of protest by Congress
India | Sep 25, 2026, 11:09 AM ISTPolice personnel have been deployed outside the office of the Election Commission of India, as the Delhi Congress is planning to hold a protest demonstration outside the EC office later in the day.
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Goa SIR row: Election Commission responds to Opposition's voter list manipulation charges
India | Sep 25, 2026, 07:57 AM ISTThe Election Commission has rejected concerns over voter exclusion in Goa amid Opposition allegations that the SIR exercise could influence the 2027 elections. Congress, GFP and AAP have raised separate objections and demanded changes or a rollback of the process.
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Opposition demands Gyanesh Kumar’s impeachment: How can CEC be removed? Rules explained
India | Sep 25, 2026, 07:55 AM ISTIt is being reported that a draft of the impeachment motion is being prepared with the help of legal experts, and a notice will soon be submitted by the united opposition in both houses. This could pose a significant threat to the Election Commissioner in the future.
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SIR Row: Election Commission says only designated officials can perform statutory duties
India | Sep 25, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTThe EC said designated election officials from BLOs to CEOs perform their statutory functions on ECINET using individual IDs and passwords, and no other person, including ECI officials, can perform those functions on their behalf.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Rahul listed the reasons for BJP's victory
Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 24, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTToday, Rahul Gandhi declared Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar a traitor, saying that all elections held after 2023 are fraudulent. All the BJP's election victories are the result of vote theft
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'Zero political sense': BJP takes swipe at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress can't win polls on its own
India | Sep 24, 2026, 08:35 PM ISTOn 'The Indian Express' report on anomalies in the Election Commission and SIR process, Sudhanshu Trivedi asked why the statements of Election Commissioners were not used in the report. "How can it be a valid report without the statements of Election Commissioners?" he said.
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CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation in 48 hours, warns nationwide protests
India | Sep 24, 2026, 04:32 PM ISTCJP has launched the "Fix the Election Commission" campaign alleging that the electoral process had been "rigged" and the right to vote was being taken away from citizens. Dipke advised parties not to participate in polls if they believe they are being rigged.
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Gyanesh Kumar should be prosecuted for 'treason' for allowing 'unfair' election: Priyanka Gandhi
India | Sep 24, 2026, 12:14 PM ISTPriyanka Gandhi also added that any attempt to interfere with the democratic process of elections was a serious offence against the Constitution and the country.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Why did the CEC-EC fight?
Aaj Ki Baat | Sep 23, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTToday, the internal conflict within the Election Commission has come to the fore. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been accused of hijacking the Election Commission.
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Speed News: ECI Denies Internal Rift Over SIR, Says All Decisions Were Unanimous
Originals | Sep 23, 2026, 04:32 PM ISTECI Denies Internal Rift Over SIR, Says All Decisions Were Unanimous. Whereas, Rahul Gandhi Renews 'Vote Chori' Charge After Media Report. Meanwhile, Sanjay Raut Seeks Gyanesh Kumar's Removal, Demands Legal Action. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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SC delivers split verdict on plea to refer CEC, ECs Act validity challenge to larger bench
India | Sep 23, 2026, 04:17 PM IST"We heard these petitions and applications for more than five days," Justice Deepankar Dutta said and added that talking with one voice would have been better for institutional solidarity, but unfortunately, our opinion is divided.
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EC says differing views are part of deliberations, decisions taken unanimously or by majority
India | Sep 23, 2026, 03:47 PM ISTThe Election Commission released the statement in the wake of an Indian Express report that the two Election Commissioners had objected to the Election Commission's steps 14 times in 10 months amid the SIR.
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Kejriwal seeks fresh mandate in Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Bengal as reports of EC rift emerge over SIR
India | Sep 23, 2026, 01:48 PM ISTKejriwal said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should be immediately arrested and the entire process of SIR should be cancelled. He further said the changes in voter lists in the last 2-3 years should be rejected.
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EC sources reject reports of internal rift over SIR, say all decisions were 'unanimous'
India | Sep 23, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTThe Election Commission has launched this nationwide, multi-phase SIR rollout in late 2025. The exercise is designed to update the electoral rolls by verifying existing voter records, correcting inaccuracies, and ensuring that only genuine and eligible voters remain on the list.
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Supreme Court on Delhi SIR case seeks reply from Election Commission within two weeks
India | Sep 22, 2026, 01:23 PM ISTDuring the hearing of the matter, Bhushan submitted that the developments in the revision were serious and required examination.
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ECI announces polls for 28 Legislative Council seats in UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka
India | Sep 22, 2026, 12:39 PM ISTThe Election Commission has announced biennial elections for 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Polling will be held on October 23 from 8 am to 4 pm, with counting scheduled for October 27.
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Rajya Sabha polls on Oct 16: Puri, Ram Gopal seats among 11 up for election in UP, Uttarakhand
India | Sep 22, 2026, 11:59 AM ISTAccording to the Commission, the terms of the incumbent members holding 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh and one from Uttarakhand are set to expire in November 2026.
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India-made KAL attack drone completes Pokhran trials, boasts strike range of up to 1,000 km
India | Sep 21, 2026, 11:22 AM ISTKAL is designed for precision engagement of designated targets, including infrastructure, radar installations, air-defence systems and other strategic targets, subject to mission configuration and applicable operational authorisations.