ECI Suspends 7 Bengal Officials Over Roll Lapses

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

National

The Election Commission of India has suspended seven government officials in West Bengal for alleged dereliction of duty during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activities related to electoral rolls, citing lapses in supervision and verification processes. West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision

National

Voter Roll Revision Extended by One Week in 12 States

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

The Election Commission of India has extended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls by seven days across 12 states and Union Territories. The extension gives citizens more time to update their voter details, submit forms, and verify their entries. Draft List to Be Released on December 16 Under the revised schedule, the draft electoral […]

National Politics

Prashant Kishor Served Notice For Dual Voter Registration

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Political strategist and Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor has been served a notice by the Election Commission of India (EC) after his name was found listed in the electoral rolls of both Bihar and West Bengal. The notice, issued by the Returning Officer of Bihar’s Kargahar constituency on October 28, 2025, gives him three […]

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SC Accepts Aadhaar in Bihar Voter List Revision

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to accept Aadhaar as valid proof for citizens seeking to restore their names in Bihar’s voter list. Until now, only 11 specific documents were permitted for verification. The court said Aadhaar should be included to make the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process more accessible […]

National Politics

Karnataka Leaders Demand Investigation into Voter Fraud Claims

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 8, 2025, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress president, submitted a formal complaint to the state’s Chief Electoral Officer. The complaint followed a protest led by Rahul Gandhi in Bengaluru, raising concerns about possible voter fraud during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. What the Complaint Highlights Shivakumar […]