Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) Opposition political parties in Assam on Sunday approached the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) with a memorandum alleging large-scale legal violations, political interference and targeted harassment of genuine voters during the ongoing Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls. Describing the exercise as “arbitrary, unlawful and unconstitutional”, the parties warned that lakhs of eligible voters could be excluded from the final rolls scheduled for publication on February…
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Amaravati, Jan 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu on Wednesday suggested a ‘no work, no pay’ policy for MLAs who are not attending the Assembly.He also mooted the proposal to give voters the ‘Right to Recall’ such public representatives.The Speaker made the suggestion at the 86th All India Conference of Presiding Officers on “Accountability of Legislature towards the People” at Lucknow.He was apparently hinting at Opposition YSR Congress Party (YSR…
Jaipur, Jan 19 (IANS) The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Rajasthan, on Monday released the Daily Bulletin on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, covering the claims and objections period from December 16, 2025 to January 19, 2026.The data highlighted extensive public and political participation in the revision process, which is being conducted in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, 1950.According to the bulletin, claims and objections were…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 5 (IANS) Former Kerala Minister Antony Raju has been disqualified as a Member of the Legislative Assembly following his conviction in a case of material evidence tampering. The conviction was delivered on Saturday by the Nedumangad Judicial First Class Magistrate Court.Raju, who represented the Thiruvananthapuram constituency as an LDF MLA, stands disqualified under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and in accordance with established Supreme Co…
Raipur, Jan 1 (IANS) The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Chhattisgarh has unveiled the first daily bulletin for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, revealing significant political and public involvement in refining the voter list. The revision, effective from December 23, 2025, to January 22, 2026, targets the Draft Electoral Roll encompassing 1,84,95,920 electors, aiming to ensure accuracy and inclusivity for future elections. Data compiled up to January 1, 2026, at 4:00 P…