KOLKATA: Mithun Chakraborty, an actor and member of the BJP National Executive, denied on Thursday the claims made by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that Bengali-speaking migrant workers are facing harassment and torture in various states governed by the BJP. After participating in a BJP organizational meeting in Kolkata, he stated, “These are all...
New Delhi: On Thursday, the Election Commission strongly defended the Centre-supported Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls, rejecting opposition claims of voter suppression. “The Constitution of India serves as the foundation of our democracy. Out of fear, the Election Commission, misled by certain individuals, is enabling these people to cast fraudulent votes using...
High drama unfolded in the Bihar Assembly on Wednesday after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar intervened during the statement made by opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav regarding the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, which sparked a heated exchange. The situation escalated, prompting Speaker Nand Kishor Yadav to adjourn the proceedings until 2 pm, just 30 minutes...
New Delhi: The Election Commission announced today that the electoral roll revision in Bihar has eliminated 52 lakh voters who are either deceased or have migrated. They assured that “all eligible electors will be included in the draft electoral roll set to be published on August 1.” Out of the 52 lakh names removed, 18...
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day due to protests from Opposition members who were calling for a discussion on several important matters, including the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls in the upcoming Bihar elections. The Lok Sabha was adjourned following opposition protests that demanded a conversation regarding the ongoing voter roll...
New Delhi: On Thursday, the Supreme Court raised concerns with the Election Commission of India regarding the timing of the Special Intensive Revision initiative in Bihar, which is preparing for elections. The court emphasized that this matter touches upon the “core of democracy and the right to vote,” dismissing the claim that the election body...
New Delhi: On Tuesday, a petition was submitted to the Supreme Court requesting that the Election Commission be instructed to carry out special intensive revisions of electoral rolls at regular intervals across the nation, especially prior to Parliamentary, state assembly, and local body elections. This is aimed at ensuring that only Indian citizens determine the...