Page 16 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Notification for Vice-Presidential poll issued, nomination process begins
The post of Vice President fell vacant on July 21 after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned unexpectedly, citing health reasons
 "Notification for Vice-Presidential poll issued, nomination process begins")
SC asks EC for details of 6.5 mn deleted voters in Bihar draft rolls
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Election Commission to furnish by August 9 the details of around 65 lakh electors left out from the draft electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
 "SC asks EC for details of 6.5 mn deleted voters in Bihar draft rolls")
ECI hid reasons for deleting 6.5 mn voters in Bihar draft roll: ADR to SC
The Supreme Court sought the Election Commission's reply on ADR plea alleging removal of key data from Bihar draft roll; the petitioner says absence of reason for deletion undermines transparency
 "ECI hid reasons for deleting 6.5 mn voters in Bihar draft roll: ADR to SC")
No claims, objections by parties to draft electoral rolls in Bihar: ECI
The SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked a political row, with the opposition INDIA bloc alleging that the revision process could lead to the deletion of a large number of voters
 "No claims, objections by parties to draft electoral rolls in Bihar: ECI")
Opposition's demand for discussion on votebandi non-negotiable: Congress
There has been a logjam in Parliament over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, which the Opposition has alleged is being done to cut votes ahead of the state election
 "Opposition's demand for discussion on votebandi non-negotiable: Congress")
Narrative of Tejashwi, entire Oppn destroyed: JD(U) amid row over Bihar SIR
Electoral Officer has asked Tejashwi to submit the EPIC card he referred to, so they can investigate further and clear up the confusion
 "Narrative of Tejashwi, entire Oppn destroyed: JD(U) amid row over Bihar SIR")
EC asks Tejashwi to submit unofficial EPIC card for investigation
The leader of the opposition in the Bihar assembly had on Saturday demonstrated an online search, with the EPIC number, to claim that his name was missing in the draft electoral rolls
 "EC asks Tejashwi to submit unofficial EPIC card for investigation")
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
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
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
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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")