Tag: SIR
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UP SIR Schedule Extended: Election Commission Pushes Draft List to January
Overview: UP SIR extension and what it means The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced an extension to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh. The schedule, already tight as preparations for upcoming elections intensify, has been extended by a week. As a result, the draft electoral rolls list will…
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UP SIR Schedule Extended Again: Draft List to Be Out in January 2026
EC extends Uttar Pradesh Special Intensive Revision (SIR) timeline The Election Commission of India has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh by one more week, the latest in a series of schedule adjustments as the state carefully polishes its voter list ahead of elections. The move underscores the Commission’s…
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West Bengal SIR Draft Electoral Roll: How to Check If Your Name Is Included
Understanding the West Bengal SIR Draft Electoral Roll The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently published the updated draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. This exercise aims to ensure every eligible voter is listed correctly and to identify any duplicates, errors, or ineligible entries. If you’re a resident…
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West Bengal SIR Draft Electoral Roll: How to Check Your Name in the Voter List
Understanding the West Bengal SIR Draft Electoral Roll The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the updated draft electoral rolls for West Bengal on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. This publication follows the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which aims to clean up voter records and ensure accuracy ahead of elections. If you’re a voter in…
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Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC over SIR chaos after BLO deaths
Unplanned, chaotic, and dangerous: Mamata’s letter to the CEC West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly criticized the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, describing it as unplanned, chaotic, and dangerous. The remark came as distressing reports emerged about the deaths of booth-level officers (BLOs) involved in the revision drive, underscoring the intense pressure…
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Mamata Banerjee Writes to CEC Over SIR Amid BLO Fatalities: A Closer Look at the Controversial Revision Exercise
Background: What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)? The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a targeted voter roll update initiative designed to strengthen electoral accuracy ahead of polls. In West Bengal, as in other states, such revisional drives are meant to ensure that eligible voters are correctly registered and that duplicates or outdated entries are…
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Mamata Banerjee to CEC over SIR chaos after BLO deaths
West Bengal Chief Minister’s Intervention in SIR Controversy West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly criticized the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as “unplanned, chaotic, and dangerous,” citing the alarming loss of life among booth-level officers (BLOs). In a forceful letter to Chief Elections Commissioner Gyaneshwar (Gyanesh Kumar), Banerjee expressed grave concerns about the…
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Congress to Convene Review Meeting on SIR in 12 States and UTs
Overview: Congress calls for a high-level review The Congress party has scheduled a comprehensive review meeting on November 18, 2025, bringing together in-charges, state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders, and secretaries from 12 states and union territories where the SIR process is underway. The move comes amid ongoing political sensitivity following Bihar’s poll outcomes…
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Congress to Convene Review Meeting on SIR Rollout Across 12 States and UTs
Overview: Congress convenes a high-stakes review The Congress party has scheduled a critical review meeting for November 18, 2025, to assess the rollout of the Sustainable Internal Reforms (SIR) program across 12 states and Union territories. The gathering will bring together in-charges, state unit presidents, Congress Legislature Party leaders, and secretaries to analyze the current…
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DMK Petitions Supreme Court Challenging SIR in Tamil Nadu: What It Means
Overview: DMK Challenges EC’s Special Intensive Revision in Tamil Nadu The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear the petition filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tamil Nadu. The case, which raises questions about electoral logistics and the integrity…