The Supreme Court addressed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, stating, “West Bengal can wait for the time being.” The court chose to focus on Bihar’s voter list issues ahead of elections, delaying West Bengal.
Today, On 13th August, During Bihar SIR hearing in the Supreme Court, Advocate Prashant Bhushan alleged that the Election Commission of India removed the search provision from voter rolls immediately after Rahul Gandhi’s press conference, claiming vote theft, raising serious concerns over electoral transparency and fairness.
Today, On 12th August, The Supreme Court ruled that the Election Commission of India (ECI) holds the authority to include or exclude citizens from the electoral rolls. This comes amid the ongoing Bihar voter list revision row ahead of elections.
Election Commission tells Supreme Court it is only removing fake voters in Bihar as part of its constitutional duty. Says voters have no issue and slams “misleading news” on Special Intensive Revision.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar, calling it “another way to get back NRC” and accused the government of pushing an “authoritarian rule in the country” through it.
The Supreme Court of India has authorized the Election Commission to advance with the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, highlighting the inclusion of Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration card for verification. This decision addresses concerns from petitioners and emphasizes transparency, impacting future electoral processes across states.
The Supreme Court of India has raised concerns over the Election Commission’s voter roll revision in Bihar, questioning its legality and timing ahead of upcoming elections. Political analyst Yogendra Yadav considers this a victory for voter rights, emphasizing the need for transparency and inclusion of key documents for verification.
An NGO has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission’s special voter roll revision in Bihar. It warned that due process flaws and tight deadlines may lead to lakhs of genuine voters being disenfranchised.
The Election Commission of India (EC) has announced that linking Aadhaar with Voter ID will be done according to the law and the Supreme Court’s directions. It also mentioned that technical discussions between the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and EC’s experts will “begin soon”.
A BJP MLA has been summoned by the court in connection with a petition challenging his victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The election petition, filed by Datta Bahirat, who contested against Siddharth Shirole, calls for the nullification of Shirole’s win in the Shivaji Nagar constituency. The petition alleges irregularities in the election process, prompting […]
