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'Will sit on dharna if any eligible voter is deleted from list during SIR': Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal | Dec 11, 2025, 04:08 PM ISTAddressing 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 | Dec 11, 2025, 11:27 AM ISTThe 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 | Dec 09, 2025, 05:02 PM ISTRahul 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 | Dec 09, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTTewari 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
West Bengal | Dec 05, 2025, 09:49 AM ISTBengal 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 | Dec 04, 2025, 02:25 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 01, 2025, 02:22 PM ISTAccording 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 | Nov 30, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTThe 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
West Bengal | Nov 29, 2025, 11:19 PM ISTAmra 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
West Bengal | Nov 28, 2025, 09:15 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 28, 2025, 09:40 PM ISTImran 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 | Nov 28, 2025, 05:43 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 26, 2025, 02:51 PM ISTDuring 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'
West Bengal | Nov 25, 2025, 07:27 PM ISTAccusing 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 | Nov 24, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTDharmendra, 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 | Nov 23, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTIn 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 | Nov 20, 2025, 09:05 PM ISTDelhi 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.
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Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt ongoing SIR in Bengal, warns of 'irreversible' consequences
West Bengal | Nov 20, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTEarlier on Wednesday, CM Banerjee blamed the Election Commission for the death of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Jalpaiguri's Mal block. She said the ‘pressure’ of SIR in the state was unbearable on field workers, claiming that 28 deaths have occurred so far.
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Rahul Gandhi Gets Reality Check from Over 200 Eminent Citizens Over Attempts to Tarnish ECI
News | Nov 20, 2025, 11:06 AM ISTRahul Gandhi has come under criticism from a group of eminent citizens, including former judges, senior bureaucrats, and respected professionals, who issued a strong “reality check” over his attempts to question and undermine the credibility of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
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272 former judges, bureaucrats pen open letter against Rahul Gandhi for undermining EC's credibility
India | Nov 19, 2025, 12:50 PM ISTA group of 272 eminent citizens, including judges, retired bureaucrats, and retired armed forces officers, has written an open letter condemning the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress for allegedly attempting to tarnish constitutional bodies such as the Election Commission.