Page 10 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
EC's neutrality questionable, Opposition wants discussion: Gaurav Gogoi
Gogoi said the Opposition wants an open discussion in Parliament regarding the voter list, which is being revised in Bihar
 "EC's neutrality questionable, Opposition wants discussion: Gaurav Gogoi")
ECI abusing powers, must be fought politically, legally: Chidambaram
The former home minister said the Bihar voter revision exercise is getting curiouser and curiouser
 "ECI abusing powers, must be fought politically, legally: Chidambaram")
Tejashwi says his name missing from voter list, Bihar Dy CM refutes claim
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleges his name and 6.5 mn others removed from Bihar voter list; Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary counters with screenshot showing Yadav's details in draft electoral roll
 "Tejashwi says his name missing from voter list, Bihar Dy CM refutes claim")
Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of rigging 2024 polls, says poll system is 'dead'
Rahul Gandhi accuses the Election Commission of aiding BJP, says Congress has 100 per cent proof
 "Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of rigging 2024 polls, says poll system is 'dead'")
Decline in registered voters in Bihar by around 6.5 million: Draft SIR
Patna accounted for the highest number of 3.95 lakh non-included enumeration forms, followed by Madhubani with 3.52 lakh, East Champaran with 3.16 lakh, and Gopalganj with 3.10 lakh
 "Decline in registered voters in Bihar by around 6.5 million: Draft SIR")
EC releases Bihar draft rolls: Here's how to check your voter status
The Election Commission has published the draft electoral rolls for Bihar after a month-long revision drive; voters can file claims or objections until September 1 and check names online
 "EC releases Bihar draft rolls: Here's how to check your voter status")
'We have proof': Rahul Gandhi alleges EC involved in 'vote chori' for BJP
Congress leader says officials aiding BJP will be held accountable; Opposition demands debate in Parliament over alleged voter manipulation ahead of Bihar polls
 "'We have proof': Rahul Gandhi alleges EC involved in 'vote chori' for BJP")
Vice-presidential poll to be held on Sept 9 after Dhankhar's resignation
The Election Commission said nominations close on August 21, with polling and counting-if required-scheduled for September 9
 "Vice-presidential poll to be held on Sept 9 after Dhankhar's resignation")
EC to release Bihar draft electoral rolls today amid exclusion concerns
This would also kick off the process of "claims and objections", which would continue till September 1
 "EC to release Bihar draft electoral rolls today amid exclusion concerns")
EC finalises Electoral College list for 2025 Vice-President election
The vice president of India is elected by an Electoral College comprising the elected members and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and the elected members of the Lok Sabha
 "EC finalises Electoral College list for 2025 Vice-President election")
We will intervene if mass exclusion found in Bihar electoral roll SIR: SC
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal and advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioners, again alleged that people are being left out from the draft list to be published on August 1 by the poll panel
 "We will intervene if mass exclusion found in Bihar electoral roll SIR: SC")
Mamata asks officials to ensure no harassment during voter roll revision
Banerjee said the alleged "persecution" of Bengali-speaking migrants in various states is a "deliberate" and "politically motivated" act
 "Mamata asks officials to ensure no harassment during voter roll revision")
Adhikari urges ECI to exclude domiciles issued after July 25 from WB's SIR
Adhikari suspected that the West Bengal Administration is issuing domicile certificates to Rohingya Muslims and illegal Bangladeshi immigrants
 "Adhikari urges ECI to exclude domiciles issued after July 25 from WB's SIR")
6.5 mn Bihar voters marked for deletion; Oppn claims 20 mn are at risk
EC asks electors to file objections until September 1
 "6.5 mn Bihar voters marked for deletion; Oppn claims 20 mn are at risk")
SC to hear pleas on EC's special electoral roll revision in Bihar on Monday
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi is likely to take up the matter in which the EC has justified its ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar
 "SC to hear pleas on EC's special electoral roll revision in Bihar on Monday")
EC will decide SIR of electoral rolls in Bengal: WB chief electoral officer
The IAS officer said the training would help if the SIR of electoral rolls was initiated in Bengal
He chose to threaten a constitutional body: EC on Rahul's Karnataka claims
"Not 90 per cent, when we decide to show it to you, it is a 100 per cent proof," the former Congress president said
Rahul Gandhi warns EC over voter list changes: 'We are coming for you'
Congress leader accuses EC of voter roll tampering in Bihar and Karnataka, warns of consequences as opposition protests continue over Special Intensive Revision
'Can't allow dead, migrants, or duplicates on voter rolls', says CEC Kumar
On the face of criticism from Opposition over Bihar voter roll revision, Chief Election Commissioner said that the EC cannot allow names of the deceased and migrants to remain on the voters list
 "'Can't allow dead, migrants, or duplicates on voter rolls', says CEC Kumar")
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following Oppn protests against SIR in Bihar
As soon as the House met for the day, various Opposition members wanted to raise the issue of the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and also shouted slogans
 "Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following Oppn protests against SIR in Bihar")
