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    Election Commission moves to ‘clean up’ Bengal SIR exercise data entry processĀ 

    Kolkata: Amid a series of complaints from the principal opposition parties in West Bengal that the main loopholes in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state lie in the data entry system, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the special observers to review the revision work and make the process.

    ECI clarifies 3 lakh rise in Bihar voter count after Congress flags discrepancy

    ECI clarifies a 300,000-voter increase in Bihar’s electoral roll, saying valid applications were added after Congress flagged a discrepancy in official figures.

    Bihar polls: ECI finalises arrangements for counting

    Patna: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has completed all arrangements for the counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for November 14. Counting will take place across all 243 Assembly constituencies in the state. According to officials, 243 Returning Officers (ROs) will oversee the process, assisted by 243 Counting Observers, in the.

    “Successful Bihar elections – highest voter turnout since 1951, zero repolls”: EC

    Patna: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday hailed the “successful” conduct of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, with a record voter turnout of 67.13 per cent- the “highest ever” in the state since 1951. The Commission also said that no repolls were requested across any of Bihar’s 38 districts. According to the ECI’s.

    Bihar created electoral history with record turnout, zero repolls: ECIĀ Ā 

    New Delhi: The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 concluded with a historic milestone — a record voter turnout of 67.13 per cent, the highest ever recorded in the state since Independence, and ā€œzero repollsā€ across all constituencies, the ECI said on Wednesday. The ECI also highlighted that during the Lok Sabha elections of 2014, 2019 and.

    ECI not providing gender-wise data of Bihar’s first phase polling, alleges Tejashwi YadavĀ 

    Patna: Grand Alliance Chief Ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is withholding the gender-wise polling percentage of the first phase of voting in Bihar. Speaking to media persons at the Patna Airport, Yadav said, ā€œThree days have passed since the first phase of polling, but the Election.

    ECI Suspends Tarn Taran SSP Dr. Ravjot Kaur Grewal Ahead of By-Election

    Chandigarh: In a significant development just days before the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr. Ravjot Kaur Grewal. The suspension comes as the district prepares for polling on November 11, 2025. While the Election Commission has not yet disclosed the specific.

    Cash, liquor, freebies worth Rs 108 crore seized before Bihar polls, by-elections: ECI

    Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections 2025, the Election Commission of India seizes over Rs 108 crore in cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies. Flying squads, C-VIGIL monitoring, and strict enforcement aim to curb poll code violations.

    Kiren Rijiju defends EC’s nationwide voter roll clean-up drive across 12 States, UTs

    New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday defended the Election Commission’s announcement of Phase 2 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across 12 States and Union Territories, calling it a necessary step to ensure a clean and accurate voter list. Speaking to the media, Rijiju said the exercise to remove names of deceased, migrated,.

    Stalin holds alliance meeting as EC announces SIR in 12 states

    Chennai: As the Election Commission of India (ECI) formally announced the commencement of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states, including Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday held discussions with allies to chart out a joint response to the move.Ā  The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, while addressing the.

    ECI to roll out colour photos on EVM ballot papers; Bihar first to implement

    Patna: In a bid to make voting more transparent and voter-friendly, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has amended its guidelines under Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, introducing a new design for EVM ballot papers.Ā  According to the ECI’s notification issued on Wednesday, EVM ballot papers will now feature colour photographs.