Bengaluru, July 7 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding the exercise, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Karnataka, on Tuesday said that 77.18 per cent of the Enumeration Forms (EFs) have been distributed as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls. According to the CEO’s daily press release issued in the evening, Karnataka has a total of 5,54,32,314 electors in the electoral roll as of June 16, 2026. Enumeration Forms have been printed and distribute…
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Aizawl, July 4 (IANS) Mizoram has become the first among the 16 states and two Union Territories currently undertaking the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to achieve 100 per cent digitisation of the enumeration process, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Garima Gupta, said here on Saturday.The draft electoral rolls under the ongoing SIR-2026 were published in all 11 districts of the state on Saturday. Following the publication of the draft rolls, the Chief Electoral O…
Ranchi, June 28 (IANS) The process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Jharkhand will begin on Tuesday, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) visiting households to distribute enumeration forms to voters and carry out verification.The Election Commission has clarified that voters whose details have already been mapped will not be required to submit any documents while filling up the forms.Jharkhand Chief Electoral Officer K. Ravi Kumar on Sunday said the objective of the dri…
Chandigarh, June 1 (IANS) The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Monday took a step to strengthen the state’s election machinery ahead of the forthcoming legislative Assembly elections by approving an amendment to the service rules of the Election Department. The decision removes long-pending administrative bottlenecks, facilitates a smooth, hassle-free Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and paves the way to fill crucial vacancies to ensure adequate manpo…
Chennai, April 17 (IANS) The value of cash, valuables and contraband seized during the ongoing election period in Tamil Nadu has nearly doubled compared to the 2021 Assembly elections, reflecting intensified enforcement measures to curb illegal inducements, according to Election Department officials. During the 2021 polls, enforcement agencies had seized Rs 446.28 crore worth of gifts and precious metals without valid documentation, along with Rs 236.70 crore in unaccounted cash. Officials noted…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 (IANS) In a refreshing and unconventional push to boost voter turnout ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Rathan U Kelkar, has struck a chord with the youth, quite literally.A lively dance video featuring the senior IAS officer has gone viral across social media platforms, adding a rhythmic twist to the Election Commission’s voter awareness campaign in the state which goes to the polls on Thursday to elect 140 new legis…
Chennai, March 18 (IANS) In a major push to ensure free, fair, and seamless Assembly elections, the Tamil Nadu government has earmarked a substantial Rs 800 crore for election-related activities across the state. The allocation covers a wide range of requirements, with a significant share directed towards personnel management, infrastructure, and voter awareness initiatives.A key component of the expenditure is the remuneration of polling staff, particularly Booth Level Officers (BLOs), who form…
Chennai, March 4 (IANS) With the announcement of Assembly election dates expected soon, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all departments to clear pending files in the state Secretariat by March 6.The instruction comes amid strong indications that the Election Commission of India (ECI) may unveil the poll schedule in the coming days.Senior government officials said departments have been asked to accelerate the processing of administrative files, particularly those linked to tenders, project…
Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen voter awareness campaigns ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections in four states, including Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The move comes at a time when emerging technologies such as softfakes, deepfakes and cheapfakes are increasingly being misused in electioneering across the globe, prompting authorities to adopt responsi…
Jaipur, Jan 20 (IANS) Following the conclusion of the claims and objections period for the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Rajasthan, the Election Department has released the final consolidated figures. According to official data, applications were received to delete 1,39,674 names from the voter list, while claims were filed to add 10,92,959 new voters. The data show that common citizens submitted the bulk of applications. Forms were filed by the public seeking deletion…