Election Commission Announces Polling Schedule for 4 States & 1 UT Covering 17.4 Crore Voters Across 824 Constituencies

Karnataka SIR Draft Rolls: 1.08 Crore Deletions (19.5%), 5 Bengaluru Constituencies Lose >50% Voters

Karnataka's draft electoral rolls after Special Intensive Revision (SIR) show unprecedented 1.08 crore deletions (19.5% reduction), with five Bengaluru constituencies losing over 50% of voters. Transparency concerns raised as deletion lists are not easily accessible and gender-wise data withheld. The EP ratio remains unreleased, raising questions about electoral roll accuracy.

2.08 Crore Maharashtra Voters May Be Left Out of Aug 24 SIR Draft Roll Due to Enumeration Gap

Over 2.08 crore (21.25%) of Maharashtra's 9.79 crore voters may be excluded from the August 24 draft electoral roll due to uncollected enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This is a draft and voters have until September 23 to seek inclusion. The issue is acute in urban districts like Thane, Mumbai, and Pune.

Special Intensive Revision: 43.7% Voters Untraceable in 25 Urban Maharashtra Seats

Maharashtra's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after 24 years reveals that over 40% of voters in 25 urban constituencies could not be traced, threatening their inclusion in the draft roll. This highlights systemic issues in urban voter registration and the challenges of maintaining accurate electoral rolls in high-mobility areas.

EC Data: 22.21 Lakh West Bengal Excluded Voters Filed SIR Appeals in SC

The Election Commission revealed in the Supreme Court that over 22.21 lakh voters excluded during West Bengal's electoral roll revision have appealed their removal. This case is crucial for understanding the EC's powers, electoral roll accuracy, and the judicial oversight of election processes—key topics for UPSC Polity and State PSC exams.

SC Urges West Bengal Speaker to Decide Disqualification Petitions by Oct 8 Under Tenth Schedule

The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal Assembly Speaker to decide disqualification petitions against 10 rebel MLAs by October 8, reinforcing the 'reasonable time' principle from the Keisham Meghachandra Singh judgment. This case highlights the tension between Speaker-led adjudication under the Tenth Schedule and the EC's interim orders, a recurring theme in anti-defection law.

ECI Eases SIR Notice Process: BLOs to Collect Documents at Doorstep, Hearing Not Mandatory

The Election Commission of India has relaxed the procedure for voters issued notices during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will now visit homes to collect documents and upload them online, eliminating the need for a personal hearing at the ERO/AERO office. This follows a request from the Maharashtra CEO to reduce inconvenience for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups.

Regional Parties Retain 33.5% Vote Share Despite Setbacks: Enduring Role in Coalition Era

Despite recent electoral defeats and defections, regional parties retain a stable ~33% vote share in Lok Sabha elections, disproving claims of their decline. The article argues that challenges are organisational, not electoral, underlining their enduring role — a key data point for understanding India's federal polity and coalition dynamics.

Election Commission's SIR Deletes 13 Crore Names from Draft Rolls; Raises Questions on Population & Voting Rights

The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has led to the deletion of 13 crore names from draft rolls, including nearly one-third of Delhi's electorate. This article by a former Chief Election Commissioner uses satire to highlight the absurdity of treating electoral roll deletions as a solution to India's population problem, while drawing parallels with the Assam NRC and warning of potential disenfranchisement of eligible citizens.