Page 2 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
EC facing pressure, need to protect its independence: Kharge on Voters' Day
In a post on X on National Voters' Day, Kharge said this day is a powerful reminder that a nation's future belongs to its people, and that our collective voice can shape our shared destiny
 "EC facing pressure, need to protect its independence: Kharge on Voters' Day")
EC uploads names on logical discrepancies list after Supreme Court's order
The district electoral officers will now download the list and display it on panchayat bhavans and block offices as directed by the court
 "EC uploads names on logical discrepancies list after Supreme Court's order")
SIR voter roll revision to be rolled out in remaining states soon: CEC
This exercise has been successfully completed in Bihar, and a 'special revision' of electoral rolls is separately underway in Assam, Kumar said
 "SIR voter roll revision to be rolled out in remaining states soon: CEC")
SIR in Bengal done in haste, may hurt democratic participation: Amartya Sen
He stressed that such an exercise must be conducted with care and adequate time, conditions he believes are "missing" in Bengal's case
 "SIR in Bengal done in haste, may hurt democratic participation: Amartya Sen")
India, Namibia sign MoU on election management on sidelines of IICDEM 2026
The MoU was signed by Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar and Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia Elsie T Nghikembua, at IICDEM 2026 in Delhi
 "India, Namibia sign MoU on election management on sidelines of IICDEM 2026")
SC says ECI must follow constitutional limits in voter roll revision
Chief Justice Surya Kant then raised concerns about transparency, noting that revisions under Section 21(3) could have serious civil consequences for voters
 "SC says ECI must follow constitutional limits in voter roll revision")
AIBOC flags security lapses, seeks curbs on bank officers' election duties
AIBOC has urged the ECI and DFS to curb election-related deployment of PSU bank officers in West Bengal, citing security lapses, discrimination and disruption to core banking work
 "AIBOC flags security lapses, seeks curbs on bank officers' election duties")
Goa SIR: EC clarifies notice to ex-Navy chief over missing details
The ECI had asked Prakash, who has been settled in Goa since his retirement, to attend a meeting to establish his identity as part of the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls
SC asks EC to respond to TMC MPs' pleas on Bengal voter roll revision
The CJI-led bench granted one week to the poll panel to file a common reply to the pleas of the two TMC lawmakers. It then listed the plea for hearing on January 19
 "SC asks EC to respond to TMC MPs' pleas on Bengal voter roll revision")
SIR in MP: Voter list update reunites man with mother after 22 years
Gairi, now 45, had left for the neighbouring state about 22 years ago and started working as a peon in a private school there
 "SIR in MP: Voter list update reunites man with mother after 22 years")
Election Commission directs micro-observers to report lapses during SIR
In an advisory, the poll body said micro-observers must function independently and objectively during the exercise, with strict adherence to transparency, accuracy and neutrality
EC appoints four additional special roll observers for SIR in Bengal
Those named as SROs were Ratan Biswas, Vikas Singh, Sandeep Rewaji Rathod and Dr Shailesh, according to a notification
SIR aimed at voter exclusion, not correction: Mamata writes to CEC
In her letter, Banerjee accused the Election Commission of political bias and high-handedness during the exercise
 "SIR aimed at voter exclusion, not correction: Mamata writes to CEC")
Akhilesh Yadav slams ECI, claims BJP already knew number of voters removed
After the release of the draft voter list on Tuesday, Yadav said, he was apprehensive about the removal of 3 crore votes
 "Akhilesh Yadav slams ECI, claims BJP already knew number of voters removed")
EC launches 'Book-a-Call with BLO' facility for UP electoral roll revision
Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh Navdeep Rinwa appealed to voters to make maximum use of the facility for queries related to the Special Intensive Revision
Bengal migrant workers can attend SIR hearings online: Election Commission
The announcement comes as the EC began issuing notices to 9.4 million people on Wednesday due to discrepancies in their records
SC defers hearing to Jan 13 on pleas challenging EC's SIR of voter list
Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for the poll panel, was to resume advancing his arguments in the case
Electoral roll revision not barred by law, EC argues before Supreme Court
The submissions were made by senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi on behalf of the EC before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi
 "Electoral roll revision not barred by law, EC argues before Supreme Court")
UP SIR draft voter list out: 28.9 million dropped, 125.5 million retained
Rinwa said the Election Commission had undertaken a door-to-door enumeration drive in which enumeration forms were to be filled and signed by voters or their family members
 "UP SIR draft voter list out: 28.9 million dropped, 125.5 million retained")
EC illegally using mobile apps developed by BJP to conduct SIR: Mamata
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise has substantially aggravated difficulties faced by eligible and bona fide electors in the state, the TMC alleged
 "EC illegally using mobile apps developed by BJP to conduct SIR: Mamata")