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'Presence of LoP in selection panel is ornamental, why Cabinet minister made part of panel'

The election commission of India has announced a Special Intensive Revision for Odisha's voter database. This drive aims for a clean and updated electoral roll. Booth-level officers will conduct household visits for verification. Political parties will appoint agents to ensure accuracy. The final voter list will be published in September, strengthening electoral integrity.

Jharkhand's special intensive revision of electoral rolls commences on June 30, with door-to-door voter verification by BLOs until July 29. The final rolls will be published on October 7, following draft publication on August 5 and a claims/objections period until September 4. The qualifying date for this revision is October 1, 2026.

Maharashtra has embarked on an important journey with the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR), launching door-to-door verification from June 30 to July 29. This initiative, synchronized with census house-listing, strives to cleanse and streamline electoral rolls.

Karnataka is gearing up for a historic voter check, the first in nearly a quarter of a century, kicking off on June 20. This ambitious door-to-door verification will run from June 30 to July 29, involving more than 5.55 crore voters.

Final Electoral Roll On Sept 22

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuses to step down after her party's election defeat. She asserts a moral victory and alleges widespread manipulation by the Election Commission, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Legal experts emphasize the constitutional requirement for resignation following a loss of mandate.

West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has voiced strong concerns regarding the deployment of contractual workers for vote counting in two constituencies, deeming it a threat to democratic integrity.

BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra has urged the Chief Election Commissioner to ensure a transparent and error-free Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Odisha. He raised concerns over the proposed deletion of nearly 9.8 lakh voters, emphasizing the need for mandatory field verification and accessible grievance redressal to maintain electoral integrity and public confidence.

Madras High Court has barred TVK MLA Srinivasa Sethupathi, who won by a single vote in Tirupattur, from participating in the upcoming floor test. The court cited the potential impact of his disputed vote on the state's constitutional governance. The MLA has appealed the order to the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court of India dismissed TMC's plea against deployment of Central staff for West Bengal vote counting, recording the election commission of India’s assurance that its April 13 circular will be followed. It said rules were not violated and noted TMC agents would be present. The Calcutta High Court had earlier rejected the plea.