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    Bengal Voter Count Falls After 2011 Rise

    The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal has concluded following the release of the final supplementary list. Statistical analysis indicates that this marks the first instance of a decline in the number of voters in the state, following a steep and continuous increase since 2011

    Bengal CEO Seeks Punishment for EROs, AEROs Over SIR Lapses

    Kolkata — The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal has recommended disciplinary action against several Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) identified for alleged deliberate lapses and derelictions in conducting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, officials said. The move comes.

    SIR snapshot: Gujarat records deletion of over 68 lakh voters, Lakshadweep lowest at 206

    New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday released snapshots of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, showing that Gujarat recorded the highest deletion of over 68 lakh electors, while Lakshadweep registered the lowest deletion at 206 names.  The snapshots were issued after publication of the final electoral rolls for Andaman and Nicobar.

    ECI directs 22 states, UTs to complete preparatory work for next phase of SIR

    New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of 22 States and Union Territories to complete preparatory work for the second phase of upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which is expected to begin in April 2026. The letter has been addressed to Chief Electoral Officers.

    ‘Infructuous’: SC disposes of plea challenging special revision of electoral rolls in Assam

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct only a “Special Revision” of the electoral rolls in Assam, instead of undertaking a more rigorous “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.   A Bench of Chief Justice of India.

    Gujarat’s voter base stands at 4.4 crore after SIR; 5.6 lakh added after draft electoral list

    Gandhinagar: The Election Commission, on Tuesday, published Gujarat’s final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), recording 4.40 crore voters with a net addition of 5.6 lakh voters since the draft electoral roll stage. The SIR commenced across the state on October 27 last year.  The SIR continued for more than three-and-a-half months and.

    “Mamata seeks power on strength of infiltrator votes”: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on SIR in West Bengal

    New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of attempting to retain power by relying on the votes of infiltrators, amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state. Responding to petitions filed by the Chief Minister alleging irregularities in the SIR exercise before the.

    The Supreme Court reprimanded the West Bengal government on the SIR issue

    Abhishek Vij On Monday, the Supreme Court of India categorically reprimanded the West Bengal government on the SIR process (Special Intensive Revision) of voter lists. The SIR issue became dramatic when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself approached the Supreme Court to plead against the intensive revision of voter lists in West Bengal ahead of the.

    Supreme Court Clears Path for SIR, Rejects Interference in Mamata Banerjee’s Plea

    The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it will not tolerate any kind of "obstruction" in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision.

    SC to hear Mamata Banerjee’s plea against Bengal SIR today

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday the plea filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state scheduled to be held this year. As per the cause list published on the website of the apex court, a.

    Election Commission extends period for filing claims, objections to March 3 for SIR in Uttar Pradesh

    The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections in Uttar Pradesh’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls till March 3, 2026.