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TPCC demands seizure of pre-printed Form 7 applications during SIR

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) TPCC official spokesperson Syed Nizamuddin on Monday alleged that the BJP was attempting to misuse the Form 7 process during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanded immediate seizure of all pre-printed and bulk-prepared voter deletion applications in Hyderabad.

#TPCC demands seizure of pre-printed Form 7 applications during SIR

SC refuses ex-parte suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, seeks responses over SIR decisions

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to pass an ex-parte interim order seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying it would first hear the Election Commission and other respondents on allegations that key decisions concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) were taken unilaterally by the CEC.

#SC refuses ex-parte suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar # seeks responses over SIR decisions

Five arrested for stealing utensils, goods worth lakhs from Sirsa warehouse: Haryana Police

Panchkula, Oct 5 (UNI) Haryana Police have arrested five men for allegedly breaking into a warehouse in Sirsa and stealing utensils and other goods worth lakhs of rupees meant for use in community feasts, a police spokesman said on Monday.

#Five arrested for stealing utensils # goods worth lakhs from Sirsa warehouse: Haryana Police

Father-son booked in Panipat for using fake ‘Govt of India’ plates, sirens on luxury cars

Panchkula, Oct 5 (UNI) Police have booked a father-son duo in Haryana’s Panipat district for allegedly using fake “Government of India” plates, bogus registration numbers and unauthorised sirens on two cars to pose as government officials and intimidate members of the public, police said.

#Father-son booked in Panipat for using fake ‘Govt of India’ plates # sirens on luxury cars

Kharge says Congress will not compromise on three demands over SIR

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday reiterated the party’s three “non-negotiable” demands amid intensifying Opposition protests against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, scrapping of the SIR exercise and a return to ballot paper voting.

#Kharge says Congress will not compromise on three demands over SIR

Maha: Minister Shelar attacks Opposition over rally against EVMs, Election Commission & SIR

Mumbai, Oct 4 (UNI): Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar today criticised the Opposition for questioning the Election Commission, Electronic Voting Machines and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that its stand was inconsistent.

#Maha: Minister Shelar attacks Opposition over rally against EVMs # Election Commission & SIR

Arunachal BJP defends ECI, SIR, rejects opposition allegations

Itanagar, Oct 4 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday defended the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, rejecting allegations by the Congress and other opposition parties as misleading and politically motivated.

#Arunachal BJP defends ECI # SIR # rejects opposition allegations

Kharge tears into BJP, EC over SIR; questions 400-plus forms

Bengaluru, Oct 4 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the BJP and the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning the alleged distribution of hundreds of pre-printed forms and demanding answers on the integrity of the exercise.

#Kharge tears into BJP # EC over SIR; questions 400-plus forms

Raj Thackeray demands cancellation of SIR, return to ballot paper voting

Mumbai, Oct 4 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, on Sunday, demanded cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra and called for a return to ballot paper-based voting, saying elections must be conducted through a process that inspires public confidence.

#Raj Thackeray demands cancellation of SIR # return to ballot paper voting

Kharge escalates SIR attack, calls for dissolution of governments & ballot-based elections

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday intensified his attack on the Centre and the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that “illegal elections” were being held in the country and calling for the dissolution of governments and fresh elections through ballot papers.

#Kharge escalates SIR attack # calls for dissolution of governments & ballot-based elections

Left parties march in Kolkata demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, halt to SIR

Kolkata, Oct 2 (UNI) The West Bengal Left Front and allied parties organised a large rally in Kolkata on Friday, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and restoration of the names of voters allegedly excluded from the rolls.

#Left parties march in Kolkata demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal # halt to SIR

Former SC, HC judges form independent panel to examine ECI’s electoral roll SIR exercise

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) An independent five-member commission comprising former Supreme Court and High Court judges has been constituted to examine the constitutional and statutory validity, methodology and impact of the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, amid growing concerns over the exercise and its consequences for eligible voters.

#Former SC # HC judges form independent panel to examine ECI’s electoral roll SIR exercise

EC orders action over false Form-7 filings amid Karnataka SIR row

Bengaluru, Oct 2 (UNI) The Election Commission has ordered election officials to initiate legal action against those found to have knowingly filed false claims or objections through electoral forms, including Form-7, amid allegations of bulk applications seeking deletion of voters'' names in Karnataka''s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

#EC orders action over false Form-7 filings amid Karnataka SIR row

CPI(M) flays Jantar Mantar detentions, demands end to SIR

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Friday condemned the detention of hundreds of youth and student protesters in Delhi who gathered at Jantar Mantar to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the authorities were curbing the constitutional right to protest.

#CPI(M) flays Jantar Mantar detentions # demands end to SIR

Karnataka SIR: Shivakumar, Vijayendra spar over bulk Form-7 applications

Bengaluru, Oct 2 (UNI) The political battle over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka intensified on Friday, with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and BJP state president Vijayendra Yediyurappa trading charges over alleged misuse of Form-7 applications to delete names from the voters'' list.

#Karnataka SIR: Shivakumar # Vijayendra spar over bulk Form-7 applications

Telangana SIR: BLOs to collect documents from voters at their homes, says CEO

Hyderabad, Oct 1 (UNI) Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C Sudharsan Reddy on Thursday said Booth Level Officers (BLOs) would visit voters who received notices during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and collect the required documents directly from them to avoid inconvenience.

#Telangana SIR: BLOs to collect documents from voters at their homes # says CEO

Congress and NCP-SP to join Uddhav Thackeray's Oct 4 Mumbai protest against SIR

Mumbai, Oct 1 (UNI) The Congress and Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar have decided to participate in the major protest march announced by Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai on October 4 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

#Congress and NCP-SP to join Uddhav Thackeray's Oct 4 Mumbai protest against SIR

BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban questions UBT-MNS march over SIR

Mumbai, Oct 1 (UNI) BJP Maharashtra chief spokesperson Navnath Ban on Thursday questioned the proposed joint march by Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying political parties should maintain consistency in their position on the exercise.

#BJP spokesperson Navnath Ban questions UBT-MNS march over SIR

Bihar: EC withdraws additional declaration for voter enrolment after SIR

Patna, Oct 1 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has issued fresh directions regarding enrolment of new voters in electoral rolls, clarifying that the requirement to submit an additional declaration along with Form 6 has been withdrawn in states where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been completed.

#Bihar: EC withdraws additional declaration for voter enrolment after SIR

Karnataka CM seeks probe into alleged Form 7 misuse during SIR

Bengaluru, Oct 1 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday stepped up his attack over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding a criminal probe into the alleged misuse of Form 7 applications to delete voters'' names.

#Karnataka CM seeks probe into alleged Form 7 misuse during SIR

Voters left out in SIR can reapply without 2002-roll details: CEC Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct 1(UNI) Eligible citizens whose names are missing from the electoral rolls can continue to seek enrolment through Form 6 even after completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026, the election authorities here said on Thursday, amid controversy over the additional requirements attached to the form during the revision exercise.

#Voters left out in SIR can reapply without 2002-roll details: CEC Odisha

Jairam Ramesh invokes Rawat's SIR critique, flags 'Vote Chori' threat

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh on Thursday cited former Chief Election Commissioner O P Rawat''s criticism of the Election Commission''s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, arguing that the controversy over electoral-roll revisions had become part of a wider struggle to safeguard public confidence in India''s electoral system.

#Jairam Ramesh invokes Rawat's SIR critique # flags 'Vote Chori' threat

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy targets KCR-KTR in Sircilla, calls for Congress comeback

Rajanna Sircilla (Telangana), Sep 30 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy launched a sharp political attack on former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) and BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) during a public meeting in Sircilla on Wednesday, accusing the previous BRS government of neglecting weavers, migrant workers and weaker sections.

#Telangana CM Revanth Reddy targets KCR-KTR in Sircilla # calls for Congress comeback

Left parties to march against CEC, SIR in Kolkata on October 2

Kolkata, Sep 30 (UNI) Left parties will take out a protest march in Kolkata on October 2 demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an immediate halt to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, CPI(M) West Bengal state secretary Mohammed Salim said on Wednesday.

#Left parties to march against CEC # SIR in Kolkata on October 2

Himachal Left parties protest in Shimla, demand halt to SIR and CEC’s removal

Shimla, September 30 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and other Left parties staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Wednesday as part of a nationwide call, demanding halt to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

#Himachal Left parties protest in Shimla # demand halt to SIR and CEC’s removal

Tata Sons shareholder Sir Dorabji Trust to file caveat with Maha Charity Commissioner

Bobby Anthony
Mumbai, Sep 30 (UNI) The Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT), which is one among the Tata Trusts headed by Chairman Noel Tata, is in the process of filing a caveat with the Charity Commissioner of Maharashtra’s office after a complaint by trustee Venu Srinivasan, sources said.
The development comes after trustee Venu Srinivasan filed a complaint with the Charity Commissioner on Tuesday, alleging “illegal and irregular appointment of perpetual trustees and serious governance lapses” at the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT).

#Tata Sons shareholder Sir Dorabji Trust to file caveat with Maha Charity Commissioner

Himachal Congress leader Pratibha Singh raises concerns over SIR, alleges threat to electoral system

Shimla, Sep 30 (UNI) All India Congress Working Committee member and former Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Pratibha Singh alleged that the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and reported differences within the Election Commission had raised serious concerns over the country’s electoral system.

#Himachal Congress leader Pratibha Singh raises concerns over SIR # alleges threat to electoral system

CPI(M) seeks immediate scrapping of demographic panel, links exercise to Census, SIR and Delimitation

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday demanded the immediate scrapping of the High Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC), saying questions reportedly being asked by the panel in different states had reinforced its apprehensions about the purpose and wider implications of the exercise.

#CPI(M) seeks immediate scrapping of demographic panel # links exercise to Census # SIR and Delimitation

Haryana: 6,970 suspected intoxicant tablets, capsules seized in Sirsa; one held

Panchkula, Sep 30 (UNI) Haryana Police have seized 6,970 suspected intoxicant tablets and capsules from a man in Sirsa, as part of an intensified drive against drug trafficking in the district, a police spokesperson said here on Wednesday.

#Haryana: 6 #970 suspected intoxicant tablets # capsules seized in Sirsa; one held

INDIA Bloc opens Joint Front against ECI over SIR, electoral rolls; Kharge demands action against CEC

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Opposition INDIA bloc parties on Wednesday began a crucial meeting in New Delhi to chalk out a coordinated political and legal response to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleged irregularities in voter lists and what they described as growing threats to the integrity of the electoral process, with Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge demanding accountability from the Election Commission and calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

#INDIA Bloc opens Joint Front against ECI over SIR # electoral rolls; Kharge demands action against CEC

BJP's tensions rise over SIR and UGC issues ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections

Lucknow, Sept 30 (UNI) Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, concerns have emerged within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over issues such as the Special Intensive Review (SIR), new University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations, and allegations of embezzlement in Ayodhya. The party''s newly appointed state in-charges on Tuesday shared their concerns with National President Nitin Nabin.

#BJP's tensions rise over SIR and UGC issues ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections

CM Reddy to launch Rs 345.78 cr development works in Sircilla on Wednesday

Hyderabad, Sep 30 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will visit Sircilla on Wednesday and launch and inaugurate development works worth a total of Rs 345.78 crore.

#CM Reddy to launch Rs 345.78 cr development works in Sircilla on Wednesday

Chennithala's remarks expose Cong stand on SIR: Chalavadi Narayanaswamy

Mysuru, Sept 29 (UNI) Karnataka Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Tuesday sought to turn Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala''s reported remarks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls into a counter to Rahul Gandhi''s opposition to the exercise, alleging that the Kerala leader had acknowledged the removal of bogus votes had helped create a stable government in the state.

#Chennithala's remarks expose Cong stand on SIR: Chalavadi Narayanaswamy

Shinde SS MLA Sanjay Gaikwad backs SIR, says electoral roll cleansing should not be politicised

Buldhana, Sep 29 (UNI) Eknath Shinde-Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad has defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming that a large number of duplicate and allegedly bogus names have been removed from the voter list in his constituency and urged political parties not to politicise the exercise.

#Shinde SS MLA Sanjay Gaikwad backs SIR # says electoral roll cleansing should not be politicised

Kakinada: BJP ridicules opposition criticism of SIR of electoral rolls

Kakinada, Sept. 29 (UNI) BJP Kakinada district leaders on Tuesday criticised opposition parties for their objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing them of making baseless allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI).

#Kakinada: BJP ridicules opposition criticism of SIR of electoral rolls

Left Parties demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster, halt to SIR; protesters detained outside EC headquarters

New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Left parties on Tuesday demanded the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the restoration of all eligible voters whose names have been deleted, as dozens of protesters were detained during a demonstration outside the Election Commission of India headquarters in the national capital.

#Left Parties demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster # halt to SIR; protesters detained outside EC headquarters

Over 48.88 lakh electors found eligible for final publication under Telangana SIR

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) As many as 48,88,076 electors have been found eligible for final publication of the electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Telangana, according to the latest status released by the Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy on Tuesday.

#Over 48.88 lakh electors found eligible for final publication under Telangana SIR

INDIA Bloc to chart joint offensive against CEC, SIR as Opposition unity faces fresh test

New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) The Opposition INDIA bloc will meet in New Delhi on Wednesday to evolve a common strategy against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with demands for his resignation, suspension of the revision exercise and coordinated nationwide protests expected to dominate the deliberations.

#INDIA Bloc to chart joint offensive against CEC # SIR as Opposition unity faces fresh test

Bandi Sanjay attacks Congress over SIR criticism, defends Election Commission

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Tuesday criticised the Congress for targeting the Election Commission and opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the party was questioning the process due to its electoral setbacks.

#Bandi Sanjay attacks Congress over SIR criticism # defends Election Commission

Man held in Sirsa in minor girl's abduction, alleged rape case: Police

Panchkula, Sept 29 (UNI) Haryana Police have arrested a man in connection with the abduction and alleged rape of a minor girl in Sirsa, a police spokesman said here on Tuesday.

#Man held in Sirsa in minor girl's abduction # alleged rape case: Police

CWC demands Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, SIR halt and restoration of 13.3 cr voter names

New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) The Congress Working Committee on Tuesday demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, an immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and restoration of what the party claims are 13 crore 30 lakh names removed from electoral rolls, accusing the Narendra Modi government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of undermining electoral democracy.

#CWC demands Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation # SIR halt and restoration of 13.3 cr voter names

Maharashtra CEO flags ECINET constraints, seeks restoration of ERO powers amid SIR row

Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) Maharashtra''s Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam has written to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking changes to its ECINET software and restoration of greater operational flexibility for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), amid controversy over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

#Maharashtra CEO flags ECINET constraints # seeks restoration of ERO powers amid SIR row

BJP defends SIR, says Congress spreading misinformation: Ramchander Rao

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Tuesday accused the Congress and its allies of spreading misinformation about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and creating an impression of differences within the Election Commission of India.

#BJP defends SIR # says Congress spreading misinformation: Ramchander Rao

T’gana CM will expose KTR’s alleged irregularities in Sircilla, says Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) Bhongir MP and TPCC Media Committee chairman Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy on Tuesday said that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy would expose the alleged irregularities of BRS working president K T Rama Rao during his visit to Sircilla on Wednesday.

#T’gana CM will expose KTR’s alleged irregularities in Sircilla # says Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

BLOs to visit homes of electors issued SIR notices; no need to visit ERO offices for hearing

New Delhi, Sept 28 (UNI) Electors who have been issued notices during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi for being unmapped or having logical discrepancies will no longer need to visit the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) offices for hearings, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, said on Monday. .

#BLOs to visit homes of electors issued SIR notices; no need to visit ERO offices for hearing

Fresh plea in SC seeks quo warranto against CEC over alleged unilateral ECI decisions, challenges SIR

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) A fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a writ of quo warranto calling upon Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to explain the authority under which he allegedly acted individually in the name of the Election Commission of India despite decision-making powers being vested collectively in the multi-member poll panel.

#Fresh plea in SC seeks quo warranto against CEC over alleged unilateral ECI decisions # challenges SIR

Congress protests against CEC, SIR in North Bengal

Siliguri, Sep 28 (UNI) Congress workers staged demonstrations in Siliguri and Malda on Monday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and over what the party alleged was the partisan functioning of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

#Congress protests against CEC # SIR in North Bengal

Odisha Congress questions CM Majhi’s support for SIR, seeks action against CEC

Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (UNI) Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das on Monday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over his support for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

#Odisha Congress questions CM Majhi’s support for SIR # seeks action against CEC

Left-led Patna march demanding CEC resignation, SIR rollback turns violent

Patna, Sept 28 (UNI) A protest march by Left-affiliated groups, including the CPI, AISF and AIKF, turned violent in Patna on Monday after demonstrators broke through police barricades, prompting the police to use water cannons and resort to lathi-charge. Several students were injured, while some reportedly fainted and were taken to hospital for treatment.

#Left-led Patna march demanding CEC resignation # SIR rollback turns violent

Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls: SC declines to advance West Bengal SIR hearing, says these are only byelections

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday declined a plea to advance the hearing of a matter concerning appeals pending before 19 appellate tribunals over the inclusion and exclusion of voters from West Bengal''s electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in view of the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly by-elections scheduled for October 6.

#Nandigram # Rejinagar bypolls: SC declines to advance West Bengal SIR hearing # says these are only byelections

Over 45.54 lakh electors found eligible for final publication under Telangana SIR

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (UNI) As many as 45,54,236 electors have been found eligible for inclusion in the final publication of electoral rolls in Telangana following hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, according to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Telangana C Sudharsan Reddy.

#Over 45.54 lakh electors found eligible for final publication under Telangana SIR

A false atmosphere is being created regarding SIR and CEC, those making allegations should provide evidence: Rajbhar

Lucknow, Sep 28 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) President Om Prakash Rajbhar on Monday responded to opposition parties'' allegations regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying that in a democracy, the opposition has the right to ask questions, but those making allegations should also provide evidence.

#A false atmosphere is being created regarding SIR and CEC # those making allegations should provide evidence: Rajbhar

Allu Sirish complains to Hyderabad police over late-night loudspeakers

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (UNI) Film actor Allu Sirish has approached the Hyderabad City Police over loud music allegedly being played from a Hanuman temple at Vinobhanagar near Aparna One Society in Shaikpet during the early hours.

#Allu Sirish complains to Hyderabad police over late-night loudspeakers

BJP attacks Congress over ECI controversy, says SIR decisions taken unanimously

Shimla, September 27 (UNI)Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajiv Bindal on Sunday accused the Congress of creating a nationwide controversy over the Election Commission''s decisions. He said the poll panel''s clarification on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) had exposed what he termed the party''s "politics" against constitutional institutions.

#BJP attacks Congress over ECI controversy # says SIR decisions taken unanimously

Jairam Ramesh calls ECI’s SIR measures ‘damage control’, questions voter deletions & ECINet

New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Congress general secretary (Communications) and Member of Parliament Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the Election Commission of attempting “damage control” through the measures announced on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the poll panel had failed to answer fundamental questions over voter deletions, the functioning of its ECINet software and the use of artificial intelligence in electoral-roll preparation.

#Jairam Ramesh calls ECI’s SIR measures ‘damage control’ # questions voter deletions & ECINet

Uttarakhand: CM defends ECI over SIR controversy, accuses opposition of misleading public

Dehradun, Sep 27 (UNI) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami today came to defence of Election Commission of India (ECI) amidst ongoing controversy over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and alleged that opposition is trying to create confusion and mislead public over revision of electoral rolls despite the ECI working within its legal and constitutional authority. Without naming anyone, Dhami said, "Leader of a political party is trying to create confusion and mislead the people on the issue of Election Commission of India''''s SIR exercise. This is not the first time. Whenever he tri.

#Uttarakhand: CM defends ECI over SIR controversy # accuses opposition of misleading public

Jharkhand: BJP attacks Congress over ECI's SIR clarification

Ranchi, Sep 27 (UNI) Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu on Sunday criticised the Congress over the Election Commission''s clarification that decisions related to the SIR were taken unanimously.

#Jharkhand: BJP attacks Congress over ECI's SIR clarification

Bihar SIR conducted as per rules, in transparent manner: Samrat

Patna, Sep 27 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state was conducted in accordance with prescribed rules and in a transparent manner, rejecting allegations raised by opposition parties over the exercise.

#Bihar SIR conducted as per rules # in transparent manner: Samrat

KTR demands white paper on Sircilla land allegations, seeks answers on weavers and farmers’ dues

Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) BRS Working President and Sircilla MLA K T Rama Rao (KTR) on Sunday wrote an open letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who is visiting Sircilla, demanding that the government release a white paper and evidence regarding allegations of 8,000 acres of government land being misappropriated.

#KTR demands white paper on Sircilla land allegations # seeks answers on weavers and farmers’ dues

Arunachal BJP questions basis of criticism against ECI, backs SIR process

Itanagar, Sep 27 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday questioned the basis of recent criticism directed at the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, citing the Commission’s clarification issued on September 26.

#Arunachal BJP questions basis of criticism against ECI # backs SIR process

Congress MLA Amin Patel Welcomes ECI Relaxation Of SIR Norms, Raises Concern Over Voter Deletions

Mumbai, Sep 27 (UNI) Congress MLA Amin Patel on Sunday welcomed the Election Commission of India''s decision to relax certain procedures under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, but expressed concern over the deletion of a large number of names from the voters'' list in Maharashtra including a significant percentage in Mumbai.

#Congress MLA Amin Patel Welcomes ECI Relaxation Of SIR Norms # Raises Concern Over Voter Deletions

Fadnavis defends SIR, says electoral rolls need regular revision

Nagpur, Sep 27 ( UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying voter lists had not been properly revised since 2000 and should ideally be updated every five years.

#Fadnavis defends SIR # says electoral rolls need regular revision

Karnataka SIR battle moves to booths, Hariprasad warns BJP

Bengaluru, Sept 27 (UNI) Karnataka''s electoral-roll battle is moving towards the booth, with senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad signalling that the party will turn the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) into a grassroots campaign rather than confine its opposition to political rhetoric over the Election Commission''s exercise.

#Karnataka SIR battle moves to booths # Hariprasad warns BJP

Pawan Khera seeks answers on 10.2 cr names excluded in SIR

New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday sought an explanation for the fate of 10.2 crore names excluded from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), after the BJP said around 2.8 crore of the 13 crore excluded voters were deceased.

#Pawan Khera seeks answers on 10.2 cr names excluded in SIR

Haryana Police intensifies anti-drug drive; 2 held in Sirsa with heroin

Panchkula, Sep 27 (UNI) In a sweeping display of coordinated law enforcement, the Haryana Police have struck simultaneously at street-level drug peddlers, illicit pharmaceutical channels, and the shadow economy of tobacco and hookah vendors encircling educational institutions across the state, a police official said on Sunday.

#Haryana Police intensifies anti-drug drive; 2 held in Sirsa with heroin

Suvendu accuses TMC, Left of spreading misinformation on SIR after poll defeat

Kolkata, Sep 27 (UNI) West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, strongly defending the legality and authenticity of the SIR process, accused the Trinamool Congress and the Left Front of launching “false propaganda” out of frustration following their defeat in the Assembly elections.

#Suvendu accuses TMC # Left of spreading misinformation on SIR after poll defeat

Telangana Congress seeks safeguards against voter deletions during SIR

Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) on Saturday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) not to delete eligible voters from electoral rolls solely for failing to attend hearings during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and sought greater transparency in the exercise.

#Telangana Congress seeks safeguards against voter deletions during SIR

Jairam Ramesh steps up attack on ECI, demands SIR suspension and CEC’s exit

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Congress general secretary (communications) and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday stepped up his attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the poll panel had failed to adequately address recent revelations concerning voter deletions and the functioning of its electoral software.

#Jairam Ramesh steps up attack on ECI # demands SIR suspension and CEC’s exit

ECI extends SIR deadlines in Delhi, Maharashtra; final rolls to be published in November and December

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Saturday extended the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi and Maharashtra, giving voters additional time to file claims and objections and postponing the final publication of the revised electoral rolls in both jurisdictions.

#ECI extends SIR deadlines in Delhi # Maharashtra; final rolls to be published in November and December

ECI eases SIR verification process, extends claims deadline in Delhi and Maharashtra

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced a series of measures to simplify the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including home visits by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) for voters who have been served notices over unmapped records or logical discrepancies, while extending the deadline for filing claims and objections in Delhi and Maharashtra.

#ECI eases SIR verification process # extends claims deadline in Delhi and Maharashtra

Oppn trying to create confusion, distrust over SIR: Saraogi

Patna, Sep 26 (UNI) BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi today accused the opposition of trying to create confusion and distrust among people over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

#Oppn trying to create confusion # distrust over SIR: Saraogi

FLASH: ECI eases SIR verification process, extends claims deadline in Delhi and Maharashtra

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#FLASH: ECI eases SIR verification process # extends claims deadline in Delhi and Maharashtra

Odisha: Four Left parties seek CEC’s removal, halt to SIR

Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (UNI) Four Left parties on Saturday demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, an independent inquiry into allegations raised against him, and the immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

#Odisha: Four Left parties seek CEC’s removal # halt to SIR

Thackeray cousins reunite as MNS, Sena (UBT) join hands against ECI’s SIR exercise

Mumbai, Sep 26 (UNI) In a significant development in Maharashtra politics, estranged cousins Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have joined hands to oppose the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, announcing a joint public mobilisation in Mumbai on October 4.

#Thackeray cousins reunite as MNS # Sena (UBT) join hands against ECI’s SIR exercise

Congress equestions SIR hurdle for young voters as EC announces special enrolment camps

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh has accused the Election Commission of India of creating an “illegal and unconstitutional” hurdle for young and first-time voters through an additional declaration linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), even as the poll panel has ordered special enrolment camps to facilitate registration of young electors.

#Congress equestions SIR hurdle for young voters as EC announces special enrolment camps

Cong questions SIR hurdle for young voters as EC announces special enrolment camps

New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh has accused the Election Commission of India of creating an “illegal and unconstitutional” hurdle for young and first-time voters through an additional declaration linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), even as the poll panel has ordered special enrolment camps to facilitate registration of young electors.

#Cong questions SIR hurdle for young voters as EC announces special enrolment camps

Kushwaha seeks EC clarification on SIR amid public confusion

Patna, Sept 25 (UNI) Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha today urged the Election Commission to immediately clarify the status of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, saying recent media reports have created confusion among the public.

#Kushwaha seeks EC clarification on SIR amid public confusion

PIL in SC seeks action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, judicial probe into SIR voter deletions

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New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other senior Election Commission officials over allegations that decisions relating to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken despite objections from two Election Commissioners. The petition has also sought a judicial inquiry commission or a Special Investigation Team probe into the alleged deletion of 13 crore voters during the SIR.

#PIL in SC seeks action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar # judicial probe into SIR voter deletions

BJP tears into BJD, Congress over SIR row, accuses them of misleading people

Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (UNI) Odisha BJP General Secretary Biranchi Narayan Tripathy on Friday launched a sharp attack on the BJD and Congress, accusing the two parties of deliberately creating a controversy over a newspaper article and misleading people without producing any factual evidence.

#BJP tears into BJD # Congress over SIR row # accuses them of misleading people