Page 12 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Who is ECI shielding?: Kharge questions after Rahul's voter deletion charge
Kharge asked who the EC has been shielding to allow for alleged vote theft, asked if the BJP is 'hollowing' out institutions meant to protect democracy
 "Who is ECI shielding?: Kharge questions after Rahul's voter deletion charge")
Allegations 'incorrect and baseless': ECI hits back at Rahul Gandhi
The leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had accused Kumar of protecting those responsible for destroying Indian democracy
 "Allegations 'incorrect and baseless': ECI hits back at Rahul Gandhi")
Rahul Gandhi accuses CEC of shielding those who 'destroyed democracy'
At a press conference, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha alleged systemic voter manipulation targeting opposition supporters, Dalits, and minorities
 "Rahul Gandhi accuses CEC of shielding those who 'destroyed democracy'")
Bihar elections: EVMs get a makeover; coloured candidate pics, bolder font
The ECI said that the upgraded ballot papers will be deployed in the upcoming elections, beginning with Bihar, which is scheduled to take place later this year
 "Bihar elections: EVMs get a makeover; coloured candidate pics, bolder font")
Over half voters in most states may not have documents in SIR: EC officials
They pointed out that most states had the last special intensive revision of the voters' list between 2002 and 2004
 "Over half voters in most states may not have documents in SIR: EC officials")
EC should have probed instead of using offensive words for Rahul: Ex-CEC
The former chief election commissioner slammed the Election Commission (EC) over the manner in which it carried out the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar
Kerala Election Commission to meet political parties on SIR of voter lists
Lauding 100 per cent digital literacy in the state, CEO Kelkar said that the exercise will be "easy" and will be conducted with the support of the stakeholders, including public, media, and parties
 "Kerala Election Commission to meet political parties on SIR of voter lists")
Why the Supreme Court is right to question ECI's voter review in Bihar
The court has correctly stepped in to point out that, under the law as written, a unique ID must be accepted as proof of identity, more so as the ECI plans a countrywide SIR
 "Why the Supreme Court is right to question ECI's voter review in Bihar")
ECI may launch nationwide electoral roll revision in October: Report
The official announcement for the Special Intensive Revision may be made before polling in Bihar concludes, according to an India Today report
 "ECI may launch nationwide electoral roll revision in October: Report")
EC top brass reviews pan-India SIR preparedness with state poll machinery
There are indications that the exercise would commence later this year ahead of assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in 2026
Accept Aadhaar card as 12th document: EC tells Bihar poll authority
The poll panel also cautioned that "any instance of non-compliance or refusal to accept Aadhaar in accordance with this directive shall be treated with utmost seriousness"
 "Accept Aadhaar card as 12th document: EC tells Bihar poll authority")
Priyank Kharge seeks court-monitored audit, hackathon of EVM-VVPAT process
Kharge had posted a copy of the letter he had written to the Election Commission of India again on September 6 on the social media platform X on Monday
 "Priyank Kharge seeks court-monitored audit, hackathon of EVM-VVPAT process")
Shashi Tharoor calls EC's SIR exercise 'essential', urges transparency
Tharoor stressed that maintaining the credibility of the Election Commission was crucial and that any legitimate concerns raised by the opposition should be addressed fairly
 "Shashi Tharoor calls EC's SIR exercise 'essential', urges transparency")
EC to review nationwide voters list revision with state election officials
The Election Commission top brass will discuss the preparedness of pan-India rollout of special intensive revision of voters' list with its state representatives next week, officials said Saturday.
Bengal CEO holds internal talks ahead of Election Commission meet in Delhi
The Election Commission of India is considering replicating Bihar's special intensive revision of electoral rolls in other states as part of efforts to enhance electoral readiness, officials said
Claims, objections to Bihar draft rolls allowed after Sept 1: EC to SC
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that claims and objections to Bihar's draft electoral rolls will be accepted beyond the September 1 deadline, up to the last date of nominations
Bihar SIR: Claims, objections can be filed beyond Sept 1, EC tells SC
Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for EC, said, Any extension of deadline will lead to disruption of the entire exercise and finalisation of final electoral roll
Bihar SIR: 200K pleas for removal and 33K for inclusion in voter list
Over 200K demands have been made by individuals seeking removal of names they claim have been wrongfully included in the draft rolls
Bihar polls: 8.9 million SIR complaints rejected by EC, says Congress
Alleging that the irregularities cast a doubt on the intention of the EC, Pawan Khera demanded that the entire exercise be conducted again
 "Bihar polls: 8.9 million SIR complaints rejected by EC, says Congress")
Akhilesh Yadav calls ECI 'Jugaad Commission' of BJP during Bihar visit
Earlier on Friday, the Voter Adhikar Yatra reached Bihar's Siwan, with both the Congress and RJD leaders being greeted by large crowds
 "Akhilesh Yadav calls ECI 'Jugaad Commission' of BJP during Bihar visit")