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.
Gyanesh Kumar Row: INDIA Bloc Rift? DMK, AAP Skip Meet, Akhilesh Sends SP Representative
Gyanesh Kumar row: AAP and DMK skip the INDIA bloc meeting while Akhilesh Yadav sends an SP representative amid the SIR and Election Commission controversy.
Opposition Gears Up for Fresh Motion to Remove CEC; CJP Gives 48-Hour Resignation Deadline
Opposition gears up for a fresh motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar as CJP gives him a 48-hour resignation deadline amid the SIR controversy and Election Commission row.
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.
Supreme Court Upholds Legality of ECI’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the legality of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling the voter verification exercise constitutionally valid and essential for free and fair elections.
Draft Voters List Out in West Bengal Under SIR 2026, Verification Till Feb 7
West Bengal has published the draft voters list under SIR 2026. Over 58 lakh names have been deleted, hearings will continue till February 7, and the final electoral rolls will be released on February 14, 2026.
SC Threatens to Scrap Bihar SIR if EC Rules Breached
Supreme Court (SC) warns Election Commission of India it will scrap Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) if illegalities are found. Aadhaar to be accepted as valid voter ID. Final verdict on October 7.
SC to Hear Challenge Against Bihar Voter Verification Drive on Thursday, No Interim Relief
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to impose an interim stay on the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the voter list in Bihar, even as it agreed to hear petitions challenging the move on an urgent…