The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court that names and details of 65 lakh voters, excluded from Bihar’s draft electoral roll, have been published on all 38 district websites, ensuring transparency and compliance with the Court’s directions.
Today, On 14th August, In the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case, the Supreme Court announced that individuals whose names were removed from the voter lists can now use their Aadhaar cards to challenge and restore their names effectively. New Delhi: The Supreme Court announced today during Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case, that individuals […]
Today, On 14th August, In the Bihar Special Intensive Revision case, the Supreme Court told the Election Commission that people have a right to know and urged it to publish online the names of voters whose names were deleted from the rolls.
Today, On 14th August, The Supreme Court, during the hearing on the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, remarked that Bihar is the birthplace of democracy and also noted that the country’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, hailed from the state.
Today, On 14th August, In the Bihar Special Intensive Revision row, the Supreme Court asked the Election Commission, “What documents were taken in 2003 exercise?” The Court sought clarity on the basis of using the 2003 reference date for voter list revision. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday requested the Election Commission of India […]
ECI told the Supreme Court it is not legally required to publish a separate list of excluded voters or reasons for their exclusion in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision. The poll body called the petitioner’s claims “patently false and erroneous.”
Parliament approves extension of President’s Rule in Manipur for six months amid Opposition protests over electoral roll controversy, citing law and order concerns in the violence-hit state.
Yogendra Yadav raised serious concerns over the deletion of 65 lakh names from the Bihar draft voter list, calling it a major threat to voter rights and alleging that the “real game begins now” with electoral manipulation.
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that the Bihar voter list revision ensures election purity by removing ineligible names. It said Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card are used only for identification, not proof of citizenship.
Mahua Moitra has challenged the Election Commission of India’s voter list revision in Bihar, labeling it unconstitutional. She argues it unfairly targets poorer voters and migrants, potentially disenfranchising many. Her petition emphasizes that new citizenship documentation requirements exceed legal limits, risking the exclusion of legitimate voters ahead of elections.
