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If EVMs Are Hacked, Why Delete Voters? Opposition’s Logic Fails

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

Rahul Gandhi’s latest salvo against the Election Commission is yet another act in his never-ending circus of allegations. This time, he claims that voters are being deliberately deleted from electoral rolls to benefit the ruling party. The irony, however, writes itself. For years, the opposition has screamed that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are hacked and […]

South India State News

Vijay Begins TVK Statewide Tour for 2026 Elections

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Tamil actor and politician Vijay has launched a statewide campaign tour for his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The tour started on 13 September 2025 from Tiruchirappalli, where Vijay addressed a large public rally in Ariyalur. Campaign Tour Details Vijay is travelling in a specially designed bus […]

National

SC Dismisses Plea Challenging 2024 Maharashtra Polls

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea that questioned the validity of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. The petition, filed by Chetan Chandrakant Ahire, alleged that more than 75 lakh votes were cast after the official polling deadline of 6 pm. The petitioner sought to annul the results across all 288 constituencies, demanding constituency-wise details […]

National

TN CM Stalin Accuses BJP of Using ECI for Poll Rigging

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has levelled strong accusations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that it has turned the Election Commission of India (ECI) into a “poll-rigging machinery.” He claimed that the incidents being reported are not random errors but part of a deliberate and organised attempt to influence election outcomes. Reference […]

National

Notification Issued for Vice President Election

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

The Election Commission of India has issued the official notification for the Vice Presidential election, marking the formal start of the nomination process. The announcement was made on Tuesday, setting the stage for the election to India’s second-highest constitutional office. Candidates can now file their nominations until August 13. The scrutiny of nominations will be

National

PM Modi Chairs NDA Parliamentary Meet Ahead of Key Polls

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a key meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party on August 5, 2025, during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. This marked the first full in-person meeting of the NDA alliance in this session, which has seen repeated disruptions due to opposition protests. Vice President Election on the […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Accuses EC of Aiding BJP in Vote Theft

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Election Commission of India is helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) manipulate voter lists ahead of upcoming state elections. He claimed to have “atom bomb–level” evidence that will expose large-scale irregularities in the electoral process. Claims of Massive Voter List Manipulation According to Gandhi, the Congress

State News West India

Maharashtra EVMs Declared Tamper-Proof After Tests

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has confirmed that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used during the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections are fully tamper-proof. A detailed verification process found zero mismatches between electronic vote counts and paper audit records. No Mismatch in EVM and VVPAT Records The ECI conducted thorough checks in 10 constituencies

International

Myanmar Declares Interim Government Before Elections

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Myanmar’s military government announced the formation of a civilian-led interim government on July 31, ahead of the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for December. However, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing remains in full control, retaining his roles as interim president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Commission Formed to Conduct Elections An

National Politics

Tejashwi Yadav Hints at Bihar Poll Boycott

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, has hinted at the possibility of the Opposition alliance boycotting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The remark comes in the wake of ongoing protests against the Election Commission’s Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls. Allegations Against Election Commission Tejashwi accused the Election