Tag: Special Intensive Revision
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UP SIR Schedule Extended Again: Draft List Now Slated for January Publication
Background: What is SIR and why it matters The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for Uttar Pradesh by another week. SIR is a focused period during which electoral rolls are updated, ensuring fresh additions, corrections, and removals based on citizen eligibility. In a state as…
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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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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states, such revisional drives are meant to ensure that eligible voters are correctly registered and that duplicates or outdated entries are…
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Supreme Court Sets Hearing for DMK’s Challenge to Tamil Nadu SIR on November 11
Overview The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the DMK’s petition challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tamil Nadu. The case, filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), questions the legal and procedural basis of the EC’s move, which aims to update and cross-check voter rolls…
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Election Commission Clarifies on Special Intensive Revision Timeline
Election Commission’s Stance on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently clarified its position regarding the timeline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, stating that the Supreme Court cannot dictate this schedule. The ECI emphasized that its responsibilities are defined by the Constitution and relevant laws, which govern…