The Supreme Court will hear on Thursday a petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several other opposition leaders alleging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. According to the court’s cause list, the matter will be heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Read More…
Patna: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a state-wide campaign in Bihar to ensure that no eligible voter is excluded from the electoral rolls. Following the Commission’s instructions, all 38 District Election Officers (DEOs) in Bihar have initiated efforts to identify and address cases of eligible voters missing from the voter list. Special Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Keralam Legislative Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, amid mounting political opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan moved the resolution, which comes against the backdrop of an intensifying campaign led by senior Congress leader Read More…
New Delhi : The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has temporarily closed entry and exit facilities at six metro stations in the national capital ahead of a Congress party protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The restrictions, which will remain in force until 4 pm on Monday, apply to Janpath, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Read More…
New Delhi: CPI(M) leader and Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas was injured during his detention by Delhi Police personnel at a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday, following which he was taken to Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital for an X-ray and medical examination. Brittas was reportedly lifted by police personnel during Read More…
A social media post has criticised opposition parties’ protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, describing them as a “mockery” and “drama”. The post argues that the Chief Election Commissioner’s main mistake was the rapid implementation of the SIR process, which allegedly created confusion among government officials, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and Read More…
Delhi Police detained around 150 protesters who were attempting to reach Jantar Mantar for a proposed demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to police sources, the detentions took place at various locations across the New Delhi area as security personnel stepped up surveillance to prevent crowds from Read More…
New Delhi: New Delhi witnessed heightened security on Saturday as police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in large numbers ahead of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Jantar Mantar, the designated protest venue, was turned into a heavily guarded zone, with multiple layers of barricades placed at key intersections. Loudspeakers were used to Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would examine decisions taken by the Election Commission (EC) and annul those found to be contrary to law. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, issued notices to the Centre and the EC on pleas Read More…
New Delhi: Several leaders and workers of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were detained by police on Sunday while protesting at India Gate, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The BJP accused the AAP of attempting to “vitiate Delhi’s political atmosphere” and disrupt law and order. According to the AAP, Delhi unit Read More…