Page 18 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
Consider Aadhaar for Bihar voter roll revision: Supreme Court to EC
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to accept Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards as valid documents for the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar electoral rolls
 "Consider Aadhaar for Bihar voter roll revision: Supreme Court to EC")
SC refuses to stay Bihar voter list revision, urges ECI to allow Aadhaar
SC urges ECI to consider Aadhaar cards, EPIC (electoral photo identity) cards, ration card as ID proof; seeks response by July 21, next hearing scheduled for July 28
 "SC refuses to stay Bihar voter list revision, urges ECI to allow Aadhaar")
SC questions EC's timing, Aadhaar exclusion in Bihar voter list case
Observing that the last such revision was carried out in 2003, the bench said the exercise is constitutionally mandated but criticised the timing
 "SC questions EC's timing, Aadhaar exclusion in Bihar voter list case")
'Aadhaar not a proof of citizenship', ECI tells SC amid Bihar roll row
SC hears pleas against Bihar voter roll revision; ECI says Aadhaar not proof of citizenship as Bench questions timing and risk of disenfranchising voters ahead of upcoming elections
 "'Aadhaar not a proof of citizenship', ECI tells SC amid Bihar roll row")
Delhi court discharges TMC's Sagarika Ghose, 9 others in ECI protest case
The TMC leaders held the protest against central probe agencies CBI, NIA, ED and the Income Tax Department in April last year
 "Delhi court discharges TMC's Sagarika Ghose, 9 others in ECI protest case")
Tejashwi slams ECI amid Bihar Bandh, calls it 'wing of political party'
He further alleged that the ECI has lost its credibility and accused it of preparing to exclude poor people from the voter list systematically
 "Tejashwi slams ECI amid Bihar Bandh, calls it 'wing of political party'")
Electoral roll revision: Owaisi says livelihood, not just vote at stake
Calling the process rushed and impractical, Owaisi said even a 15-20 per cent error rate could have devastating consequences for marginalised communities
 "Electoral roll revision: Owaisi says livelihood, not just vote at stake")
Bihar voter verification row reaches Supreme Court, hearing on July 10
Petitions by RJD, ADR, PUCL, and others argue that Bihar's new verification norms violate electoral laws and fundamental rights ahead of the 2025 polls
 "Bihar voter verification row reaches Supreme Court, hearing on July 10")
Bihar electoral roll update stirs row ahead of polls: All you need to know
While the EC insists that the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list is aimed at ensuring electoral integrity, critics argue that it risks disenfranchisement among Bihar's marginalised groups
 "Bihar electoral roll update stirs row ahead of polls: All you need to know")
EC's voter verification drive stirs political pot ahead of Bihar polls
While the poll body insists its drive will ensure integrity of electoral rolls, the Opposition alleges it will disenfranchise millions from marginalised sections. Archis Mohan explains
 "EC's voter verification drive stirs political pot ahead of Bihar polls")
Why Bihar's voter list update has sparked fears of disenfranchisement
A special revision of Bihar's electoral rolls has triggered a political storm, with concerns over voter deletion, citizenship proof, and impact on the poor and marginalised
 "Why Bihar's voter list update has sparked fears of disenfranchisement")
Special Intensive Revision in Bihar 'on schedule', says CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Special Intensive Revision is a focused voter list update exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to ensure electoral rolls are accurate ahead of upcoming elections
 "Special Intensive Revision in Bihar 'on schedule', says CEC Gyanesh Kumar")
Meeting held under pressure: Jairam Ramesh attacks ECI over INDIA bloc meet
The Congress leader noted that the Election Commission earlier refused a meeting, however, later only allowed two leaders from a party, due to which some leaders could not even meet the officials
 "Meeting held under pressure: Jairam Ramesh attacks ECI over INDIA bloc meet")
Vote-bandi will destroy democracy: Cong opposes EC's roll revision in Bihar
Leaders from 11 parties, including Congress, RJD, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML), NCP-SP, and Samajwadi Party, raised objections to special scrutiny of the voters' list before CEC Gyanesh Kumar
 "Vote-bandi will destroy democracy: Cong opposes EC's roll revision in Bihar")
SIR of electoral rolls only to ensure no voter left out: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The objective of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is to ensure that no eligible voter is left out, and at the same time, no ineligible voter is included in the electoral roll
 "SIR of electoral rolls only to ensure no voter left out: CEC Gyanesh Kumar")
Election Commission initiates proceedings to delist 345 RUPPs across India
It has come to the notice of the Commission that of the over 2,800 RUPPs currently registered with ECI, many RUPPs have failed to fulfil the essential conditions required to continue as an RUPP
 "Election Commission initiates proceedings to delist 345 RUPPs across India")
Cong opposes EC's electoral roll revision, says 'willful voter exclusion'
In a statement, the Congress' empowered action group of leaders and experts (EAGLE), said this revision of electoral rolls by the EC is a "cure worse than the disease"
 "Cong opposes EC's electoral roll revision, says 'willful voter exclusion'")
EC to review voters' lists in six states to weed out illegal immigrants
As part of the intensive review, poll officials will carry out house-to-house verification to ensure an error-free voters' list, starting immediately with Bihar
 "EC to review voters' lists in six states to weed out illegal immigrants")
Voter ID cards to be delivered within 15 days under new EC regulations
The Election Commission of India said that electors will also receive notifications via SMS at each stage, keeping them informed about the status of their EPICs
EC to go for full webcasting of polling stations for surveillance
Bihar assembly elections are due later this year and it will be the first state where 100 per cent webcasting will be implemented