Tag: Voter Rolls
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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states, such revisional drives are meant to ensure that eligible voters are correctly registered and that duplicates or outdated entries are…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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Supreme Court Sets Hearing Date for DMK Challenge to Tamil Nadu’s SIR
Overview: A High-Stakes challenge to Tamil Nadu’s SIR The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the petition filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. The case, which centers on the scope and conduct of the…
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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 SIR Timing to Supreme Court
Election Commission’s Response on SIR Timing The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently made a significant assertion regarding the timing of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. In its response to the Supreme Court, the ECI emphasized that it is not under any obligation to conduct SIR at the behest of the court.…