Page 4 - Latest Updates on Election Commission of India
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
 "TMC challenges EC over delegation cap amid voter roll revision row")
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
Assam to undergo special electoral roll revision as ECI sets 2026 deadline
During the SIR drive being carried out in other states, the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are tasked with conducting house-to-house verification using blank forms
 "Assam to undergo special electoral roll revision as ECI sets 2026 deadline")
Bihar results: Poll body in line of fire amid recriminations in Oppn ranks
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha accused both the RJD and Congress for the loss
 "Bihar results: Poll body in line of fire amid recriminations in Oppn ranks")
BJP's Chhoti Kumari wins Chapra election, beats Khesari Lal by 7,600 votes
Chapra election result: RJD's Khesari Lal Yadav is contesting his maiden election against BJP's Chhoti Kumari on Chapra Assembly seat
 "BJP's Chhoti Kumari wins Chapra election, beats Khesari Lal by 7,600 votes")
Lakhisarai election results: BJP's Vijay Kumar Sinha wins by 24,000 votes
Bihar Assembly elections 2025: BJP candidate Vijay Kumar Sinha wins the Lakhisarai Assembly seat with 122,408 votes
 "Lakhisarai election results: BJP's Vijay Kumar Sinha wins by 24,000 votes")
Bihar elections results 2025: Date, time, where to watch live vote counting
Bihar Assembly elections results: Polling was held in two phases, on November 6 and November 11, across all 243 constituencies
 "Bihar elections results 2025: Date, time, where to watch live vote counting")
Phase-2 of SIR: Over 37 crore enumeration forms distributed so far
In a bulletin issued on Wednesday, the poll authority said that for more than 7.66 crore electors in West Bengal, 6.80 crore or 88.8 per cent of enumeration forms have so far been distributed
SC seeks EC reply on pleas against rollout of SIR in TN, West Bengal
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to respond to petitions challenging its Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls and directed High Courts to defer similar pending cases
 "SC seeks EC reply on pleas against rollout of SIR in TN, West Bengal")
SC seeks EC reply on pleas challenging SIR in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
The Supreme Court asked high courts in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry and Bihar to pause hearings on voter list pleas till it decides the matter; next hearing is on November 26
Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging pan-Indian SIR on Tuesday
A bench headed by Justice Surya Kant said it will start hearing the pleas from November 11 onwards