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The publication of Karnataka's draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been postponed to August 24, with the final electoral roll now scheduled for publication on October 27.
The death of a 26-year-old village administrative officer, who was involved in Karnataka’s special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, triggered overnight protests by revenue department employees. They alleged that officials assigned to the exercise were under immense work pressure.
The Karnataka government is weighing the option of approaching the Supreme Court regarding concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The government fears that voter rights could be compromised by the exercise.
The alleged mastermind behind the hostage-taking of seven judicial officers in Bengal has been arrested, with the officers rescued after an SOS to the Chief Justice. The incident occurred during protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which the advocate-mastermind claimed was the reason for his arrest.
Women teachers over 50 in Bengaluru are expressing dissatisfaction after being denied a blanket exemption from Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and census duties, prompting them to seek a meeting with the Education Minister.
Police said a note left behind by the deceased, recovered from the spot, indicated that he was under severe stress due to ongoing BLO duties linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise
The Supreme Court is expected to quickly decide on the constitutionality of the 'flawed' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Nine states and Union Territories in Phase 2 of the special intensive revision (SIR) have seen their combined electorate decrease by 7.9%, with over 1.7 crore electors removed.
Meghalaya's election department published the Draft Electoral Roll 2026, showing a decline of 180,402 voters after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with a month-long window now open for claims and objections.
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar dismissed opposition allegations of influencing the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while the BJP and JD(S) accused the administration of deviating from Election Commission guidelines.
India's Election Commission has announced the commencement of Phase 3 of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program. This phase, set to begin on May 30, will encompass 16 states and 3 Union Territories.
A dispute over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise for electoral rolls has triggered protests in West Bengal's Malda, leading to the blocking of a national highway.
Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the start of preliminary works for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Tripura, aimed at ensuring all eligible voters can exercise their democratic rights, especially given the state's border with Bangladesh.
During the Gujarat Assembly Budget session, opposition MLAs are demanding action against individuals responsible for 'wrongful deletions' of names from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
India's Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, following an earlier order that deployed judicial officers for SIR-related work and the Election Commission's deployment of CAPF in the state.
More than 75 lakh enumeration forms have been digitized under Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, covering over 52 percent of the electorate.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program has commenced in Maharashtra, with voters advised on what to know when Booth Level Officers (BLOs) visit.
BJP national chief Nitin Nabin stated that the party has no concerns regarding the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise currently underway in West Bengal, despite potential anxieties from the Trinamool Congress.
The Supreme Court observed that the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls proceeded smoothly across all Indian states, with the notable exception of West Bengal.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) controversy in West Bengal is emerging as a significant political issue, with parties trading charges over its implications for the upcoming Assembly elections.
The Supreme Court has directed electoral authorities in West Bengal to ensure the submission of pending verification documents for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by February 26.
Tamil Nadu's final electoral roll has been officially published on Monday following an extensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) undertaken in compliance with directions from the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court.