Election Commission
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BJP files complaint with EC against Kharge's 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi, seeks public apology
India | Apr 21, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTMallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of terrorising political parties and people by misusing government machinery and central agencies to stifle the opposition.
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West Bengal Assembly Election: EC imposes restrictions on bike rallies, check timing, guidelines
Kolkata | Apr 21, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTAs part of the restrictions, bikes and scooters will not be allowed on roads between 6 pm and 6 am during this period, except in emergencies such as medical needs or family functions. The EC also imposed a blanket ban on bike rallies in West Bengal.
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EC replaces Nandigram Police Observer 48 hours before polling after TMC alleges bias in Bengal
West Bengal | Apr 21, 2026, 05:42 PM ISTThe Election Commission has replaced the Police Observer in Nandigram just days before voting, after the TMC alleged bias and flagged inaction on complaints against BJP workers. The change adds to earlier observer replacements in Malda and Jangipur as Bengal heads into two-phase polling.
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Election Commission declares 48-hour 'dry day' in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu ahead of polls
India | Apr 20, 2026, 04:05 PM ISTThe Election Commission has directed the implementation of 'dry days' in poll-bound states of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal for the next 48 hours until the conclusion of voting in the respective states.
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Bengal SIR: SC says voters whose appeals are disposed of by April 21 or 27 will be permitted to vote
Kolkata | Apr 16, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTThe Supreme Court directed the ECI to publish a supplementary revised electoral roll in such cases, thereby enabling the concerned individuals to exercise their franchise.
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SC on plea against transfer of officers in West Bengal says question of law will be kept open
India | Apr 16, 2026, 03:49 PM ISTThe bench also passed the order while hearing a plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order dated March 31. The high court had dismissed a PIL challenging the transfer of officers by the poll panel in West Bengal.
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EC launches 24x7 helpline to report poll-related law and order issues in Bengal during elections
West Bengal | Apr 13, 2026, 09:49 PM ISTElections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29. The votes will be counted on May 4.
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UP final voter list out after SIR: 2.05 crore voters deleted; know how to check your name
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 10, 2026, 02:11 PM ISTThe final voter list in Uttar Pradesh was released on April 10 after the SIR process, reducing the total number of voters from 15.44 crore to about 13.40 crore, with around 2.05 crore names removed
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Around 90 lakh names removed from Bengal voter list ahead of Assembly elections 2026
West Bengal | Apr 06, 2026, 09:14 PM ISTWest Bengal voter list: Cases currently pending before the Appellate Tribunal will not be included in the voter list for this election; these may be approved for inclusion in the next election.
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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana to Punjab: List of states, UTs where SIR process is to begin in April
India | Apr 04, 2026, 10:36 PM ISTThe next phase of voter list revision across the country will begin in April, with the Election Commission taking on the exercise in as many as 22 states and Union territories.
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'BJP's game plan': Mamata after SC raps over Malda incident, says law and order not in her control
West Bengal | Apr 03, 2026, 11:39 AM ISTThe Supreme Court took a serious view of the violence and intimidation faced by seven judicial officers, including three women officers who are deployed to adjudicate claims in the Election Commission’s SIR process in West Bengal’s Malda district.
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Gujarat EC announces local body polls schedule for nearly 10,000 seats; voting on April 26
Gujarat | Apr 01, 2026, 06:31 PM ISTThe nomination process will begin on April 6 and continue until April 11. Authorities will scrutinise the submitted papers on April 13, and candidates will have until April 15 to withdraw their nominations.
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Why Mamata govt is tense over Form 6 ahead of Bengal elections; clashes likely near EC office today
West Bengal | Apr 01, 2026, 12:55 PM ISTPolitical tension is rising in West Bengal as clashes erupt over Form 6 submissions ahead of voting. TMC and BJP workers engaged in confrontations outside the EC office amid allegations of voter list manipulation.
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Bengal SIR: Former MP Tarun Mondal's name deleted from voter list after review process
West Bengal | Apr 03, 2026, 11:43 AM ISTWest Bengal SIR: A total of 58 lakh names were deleted following the enumeration phase of the SIR exercise, slashing the state's eligible electors from the initial 7.66 crore to 7.08 crore on grounds of death, migration, duplication and untraceability.
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'Clerical error': Kerala CEO suspends officer after EC document with BJP seal distributed to parties
India | Mar 24, 2026, 08:23 AM ISTStressing that the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer acknowledged the lapse as soon as it was detected, it said that the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer issued a formal letter on March 21 to withdraw the erroneous document.
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EC issues first supplementary voters' list after SIR adjudications in poll-bound West Bengal
West Bengal | Apr 03, 2026, 11:44 AM ISTWest Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Polling for the 294-member assembly in West Bengal will be held in two phases--- on April 23 and 29-- - and the counting is scheduled for May 4.
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Speed News: PM Modi praises retiring Rajya Sabha members, says politics never truly ends
Originals | Mar 19, 2026, 12:06 AM ISTPM Modi praises retiring Rajya Sabha members, says politics never truly ends. Congress faces setback as Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP before Assam elections. Election Commission transfers five DIG officers in West Bengal ahead of polls. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Election Commission transfers five DIGs in West Bengal ahead of Assembly polls, check full list
Kolkata | Mar 18, 2026, 02:22 PM ISTAnjali Singh will take charge as DIG, Jalpaiguri, according to the order issued on Wednesday. The election commission said the directions are to be implemented with immediate effect, and a compliance report regarding the joining of the officers must be submitted by 11 am on March 19.
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Assembly Election 2026: Matrize-IANS Opinion poll predicts NDA's massive victory in Tamil Nadu
India | Mar 15, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTAssembly Election 2026: West Bengal's 294-seat Legislative Assembly faces a high-stakes clash between the ruling Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee since 2011 and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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EC to announce poll schedule for Kerala, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry at 4 pm
India | Apr 03, 2026, 12:20 PM ISTPolls are due in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry. The poll body has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule.