ECI Reshuffles Key Responsibilities; Administration, IT and Grievance Departments in Focus
Election Commission (EC) issues a fresh work allocation order on November 4, covering administration, IT and grievance responsibilities after the July dispute involving Election Commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.
Delhi SIR: Supreme Court Questions Form 6 Rule for Existing Voters
The Supreme Court (SC) questions the ECI over Form 6 for Delhi voters excluded during SIR despite appearing on 2026 electoral rolls, seeking easier restoration procedures.
Rahul Gandhi की “Vote Chori” याचिका में 14 खामियां (defects), SC रजिस्ट्री ने ₹220 की फीस कमी पर उठाए सवाल
The Supreme Court (SC) Registry flags 14 defects in Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ plea, including a ₹220 court-fee shortfall and missing documents.
‘This Government Will Go’: Rahul Gandhi Links Democracy’s Revival to Exit of CEC, Modi Govt
Rahul Gandhi targets the Modi government and CEC Gyanesh Kumar, saying democracy’s repair will begin after their exit amid opposition protests over voter-list revision.
42 Former Judges Back ECI, Warn Against ‘Vote Theft’ Claims in Open Letter to People of India
42 former judges back the Election Commission’s SIR exercise and warn against unsubstantiated ‘vote theft’ allegations, urging evidence-based legal action.
SIR: BLOs to Visit Homes for Document Verification if Names Are Deleted
ECI says BLOs will visit homes to collect documents and verify voters during SIR. Hearings will be held only in exceptional cases.
SIR Process Explained: ECI Says Form 6 Unchanged, 33-State Orders Approved
Election Commission (EC) says SIR orders across 33 states and UTs were unanimously approved and clarifies that Form 6 remains unchanged, with an additional declaration required.
Gyanesh Kumar Under Legal Challenge as SC Plea Seeks Prosecution Over SIR
A Supreme Court plea seeks criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in SIR, electoral rolls, Form 6 changes and voter data management.
SIR Row: ECI Says All Major Decisions Taken Unanimously Despite Internal Objections
ECI says SIR and other electoral decisions were taken unanimously, responding to a report on repeated objections raised by two Election Commissioners.
Kolkata EVM Row Ends in Anti-Climax; No Evidence Found After Mamata’s Vigil
A late-night EVM tampering row in Kolkata ends without evidence as Mamata Banerjee’s vigil triggers clarification from election authorities, citing routine procedures and no irregularities.