Page 2 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
EC directs West Bengal DGP to protect poll officials during SIR exercise
The EC insisted that the state must ensure there is no "perceptible atmosphere of fear, threat and undue influence" on the field functionaries and that no untoward incident occurs at any place
 "EC directs West Bengal DGP to protect poll officials during SIR exercise")
CEC has blood on his hands, says TMC claiming 40 SIR-related deaths in WB
The 10-member delegation, led by TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien, met the EC officials amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal
 "CEC has blood on his hands, says TMC claiming 40 SIR-related deaths in WB")
TMC delegation meets full bench of EC amid row over SIR in West Bengal
The meeting comes against the backdrop of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, seeking his 'immediate intervention' on two concerns
'Big conspiracy' against people: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP on SIR exercise
Posting a 20-second video on the SIR process, Yadav appealed to all opposition parties, including allies of the ruling NDA, to 'unite and expose this mega-conspiracy of the BJP'
 "'Big conspiracy' against people: Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP on SIR exercise")
26 BLOs deaths in 20 days like 'murder in daylight': Supriya Shrinate
Earlier, on Wednesday, she accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of "blatant vote theft" through the SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal
 "26 BLOs deaths in 20 days like 'murder in daylight': Supriya Shrinate")
Should intruders with Aadhaar be allowed to become voters? SC asks amid SIR
The Supreme Court emphasised that an Aadhaar is meant to ensure the delivery of welfare benefits and should not, by itself, grant voting rights
 "Should intruders with Aadhaar be allowed to become voters? SC asks amid SIR")
2.6 mn names in current Bengal voter list do not match with 2002 rolls: EC
According to Election Commission sources, more than 60 million enumeration forms in West Bengal had been digitised by Wednesday afternoon under the ongoing SIR process
NRC real intent behind special voter roll revision, alleges Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee said the Constitution is the backbone of the nation, masterfully weaving together the diversity of India's cultures, languages, and communities
 "NRC real intent behind special voter roll revision, alleges Mamata Banerjee")
Nearly 1.4 mn SIR forms identified as 'uncollectable' so far in West Bengal
These forms are "uncollectable" since the voters were either absentee, duplicate, dead or permanently shifted, an official said
 "Nearly 1.4 mn SIR forms identified as 'uncollectable' so far in West Bengal")
TMC challenges EC over delegation cap amid voter roll revision row
In its letter, the EC pointed out that TMC leader Derek O'Brien had requested for an appointment with a delegation of party MPs
Oppn making noise over SIR because they have something to hide: UP Dy CM
Opposition leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, have been accusing the government and the Election Commission of manipulating the SIR process
 "Oppn making noise over SIR because they have something to hide: UP Dy CM")
SIR form deadline Dec 4, not Nov 26: Kerala chief electoral officer
Kelkar added that in many areas, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have already completed the distribution and collection of forms and would soon finish the digitisation process
 "SIR form deadline Dec 4, not Nov 26: Kerala chief electoral officer")
EC failed to answer questions over 'vote theft' in Haryana polls: Gehlot
Gehlot further alleged that the EC was "working entirely in favour of the BJP and the NDA," pointing out that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being conducted "in haste"
 "EC failed to answer questions over 'vote theft' in Haryana polls: Gehlot")
BJP, EC plan to delete over 50K votes in SP, INDIA bloc LS seats: Akhilesh
The allegations came amid the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh and 11 other states
 "BJP, EC plan to delete over 50K votes in SP, INDIA bloc LS seats: Akhilesh")
Two BLOs die across two districts in MP; families allege SIR work pressure
Separately, a BLO has been missing for the past six days in the Raisen district, and efforts are underway to trace him, officials said
 "Two BLOs die across two districts in MP; families allege SIR work pressure")
Congress to rally against alleged 'vote chori' at Ramlila Maidan on Dec 14
Every Indian has seen how the ECI bends rules, ignores violations of model code of conduct, and indulges in daylight bribery to help the BJP rig elections, the Congress leader alleged
 "Congress to rally against alleged 'vote chori' at Ramlila Maidan on Dec 14")
SC seeks EC's response on pleas challenging SIR in Kerala, other states
The top court is already hearing a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the Election Commission's decision to conduct pan-India SIR exercise
 "SC seeks EC's response on pleas challenging SIR in Kerala, other states")
VVPAT not mandatory for local body polls, not feasible: EC to Bombay HC
Gudadhe in his plea said the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system was essential for a transparent election process
 "VVPAT not mandatory for local body polls, not feasible: EC to Bombay HC")
Mamata slams ECI after death of BLO, alleges 'unbearable SIR pressure'
Banerjee criticised the Election Commission for what she described as an "unplanned, relentless workload" ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections
Kerala govt asks Supreme Court to defer SIR to after local body polls
The state government sought deferment of the SIR until the ongoing process for Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGI) in the state is completed
