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Election Commission Withholds SIR Software Details Under RTI Act

The Election Commission of India has declined to identify the software used to flag errors in voter lists during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), citing trade secrets and intellectual property protections under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. EC Withholds SIR Software Details Under RTI Act In a reply dated October 16, 2026, the Election Commission refused to share the name and version of the software used to detect errors, anomali

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26 Oct 2026 11:53 AM

Election Commission Withholds SIR Software Details Under RTI Act

The Election Commission of India has declined to identify the software used to flag errors in voter lists during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), citing trade secrets and intellectual property protections under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. EC Withholds SIR Software Details Under RTI Act In a reply dated October 16, 2026, the Election Commission refused to share the name and version of the software used to detect errors, anomali

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Bengaluru Anti-SIR Protest: 100 Detained, DKS Seeks Inquiry

Bengaluru Anti-SIR Protest Leads To At Least 100 Detentions At least 100 people were detained in Bengaluru on October 12 while attempting to march to the Chief Electoral Officer’s office against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The demonstrators gathered near KR Circle, intending to submit a memorandum demanding the cancellation of the exercise and Chief Election

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14 Oct 2026 09:48 AM

Bengaluru Anti-SIR Protest: 100 Detained, DKS Seeks Inquiry

Bengaluru Anti-SIR Protest Leads To At Least 100 Detentions At least 100 people were detained in Bengaluru on October 12 while attempting to march to the Chief Electoral Officer’s office against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The demonstrators gathered near KR Circle, intending to submit a memorandum demanding the cancellation of the exercise and Chief Election

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Congress Seeks Gyanesh Kumar’s Exit Before Delimitation Talks

The Congress on Monday urged the Union government to formally end Parliament’s Monsoon session and initiate an all-party dialogue on delimitation. However, the party said meaningful discussions should be preceded by the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh outlined the demands in a post

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12 Oct 2026 12:29 PM

Congress Seeks Gyanesh Kumar’s Exit Before Delimitation Talks

The Congress on Monday urged the Union government to formally end Parliament’s Monsoon session and initiate an all-party dialogue on delimitation. However, the party said meaningful discussions should be preceded by the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh outlined the demands in a post

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Supreme Court Seeks EC Records in SIR Row, Declines CEC Suspension

Supreme Court Seeks Records Before Intervention The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass an interim order suspending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of unilateral decision-making within the Election Commission of India. Instead, it sought responses and records to examine how the disputed decisions were approved. The petition challenges

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05 Oct 2026 16:54 PM

Supreme Court Seeks EC Records in SIR Row, Declines CEC Suspension

Supreme Court Seeks Records Before Intervention The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass an interim order suspending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of unilateral decision-making within the Election Commission of India. Instead, it sought responses and records to examine how the disputed decisions were approved. The petition challenges

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Kharge Demands CEC Resignation, SIR Rollback and Ballot Paper Elections

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has set out three demands concerning the electoral process: the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the use of ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines. Kharge described these demands as non-negotiable on Monday, October 5. His remarks come amid a dispute over the Election Commission

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05 Oct 2026 16:27 PM

Kharge Demands CEC Resignation, SIR Rollback and Ballot Paper Elections

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has set out three demands concerning the electoral process: the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the use of ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines. Kharge described these demands as non-negotiable on Monday, October 5. His remarks come amid a dispute over the Election Commission

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Lokesh Explains TDP Stand on EC, SIR and EVM Row

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has outlined the Telugu Desam Party’s position on the Election Commission amid political debate over electoral procedures and allegations surrounding electronic voting machines. Speaking at a conclave organised by a national media channel, Lokesh said the TDP had approached the commission for clarification whenever it had concerns. Asked whether the party would join the opposition

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30 Sep 2026 17:29 PM

Lokesh Explains TDP Stand on EC, SIR and EVM Row

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has outlined the Telugu Desam Party’s position on the Election Commission amid political debate over electoral procedures and allegations surrounding electronic voting machines. Speaking at a conclave organised by a national media channel, Lokesh said the TDP had approached the commission for clarification whenever it had concerns. Asked whether the party would join the opposition

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EC Says SIR Decisions Were Unanimous Amid Dissent Row

New Delhi, September 23, 2026: The Election Commission of India said Wednesday that its decisions over the past year, including those concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, were unanimous. The statement followed an Indian Express investigation reporting that two members of the three-person commission had repeatedly raised objections to steps taken in its name. The poll panel said written notes, technical suggestions and differing vi

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23 Sep 2026 17:39 PM

EC Says SIR Decisions Were Unanimous Amid Dissent Row

New Delhi, September 23, 2026: The Election Commission of India said Wednesday that its decisions over the past year, including those concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, were unanimous. The statement followed an Indian Express investigation reporting that two members of the three-person commission had repeatedly raised objections to steps taken in its name. The poll panel said written notes, technical suggestions and differing vi

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Rahul Gandhi Calls Vote Chori Treason Amid EC Row

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP, RSS and Election Commission of involvement in “vote chori” on Wednesday, calling the alleged practice a direct attack on the Constitution. His remarks followed an Indian Express investigation reporting that two election commissioners had repeatedly questioned decisions connected to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a post on X, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha described the all

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23 Sep 2026 15:47 PM

Rahul Gandhi Calls Vote Chori Treason Amid EC Row

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP, RSS and Election Commission of involvement in “vote chori” on Wednesday, calling the alleged practice a direct attack on the Constitution. His remarks followed an Indian Express investigation reporting that two election commissioners had repeatedly questioned decisions connected to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a post on X, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha described the all

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SIR Notices Issued to Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli and Hyderabad VVIPs

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Hyderabad has led to notices being issued to several high-profile personalities from films, sports and business over discrepancies in voter records. The Election Commission’s exercise is aimed at verifying and updating electoral details, while hearings remain underway for affected voters. Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli and Other Prominent Names Receive Notices

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11 Sep 2026 18:03 PM

SIR Notices Issued to Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli and Hyderabad VVIPs

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Hyderabad has led to notices being issued to several high-profile personalities from films, sports and business over discrepancies in voter records. The Election Commission’s exercise is aimed at verifying and updating electoral details, while hearings remain underway for affected voters. Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli and Other Prominent Names Receive Notices

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Election Commission Withholds SIR Software Details Under RTI Act

Election Commission Withholds SIR Software Details Under RTI Act

Bengaluru Anti-SIR Protest: 100 Detained, DKS Seeks Inquiry

Bengaluru Anti-SIR Protest: 100 Detained, DKS Seeks Inquiry

Congress Seeks Gyanesh Kumar’s Exit Before Delimitation Talks

Congress Seeks Gyanesh Kumar’s Exit Before Delimitation Talks

Supreme Court Seeks EC Records in SIR Row, Declines CEC Suspension

Supreme Court Seeks EC Records in SIR Row, Declines CEC Suspension

Kharge Demands CEC Resignation, SIR Rollback and Ballot Paper Elections

Kharge Demands CEC Resignation, SIR Rollback and Ballot Paper Elections

Lokesh Explains TDP Stand on EC, SIR and EVM Row

Lokesh Explains TDP Stand on EC, SIR and EVM Row

EC Says SIR Decisions Were Unanimous Amid Dissent Row

EC Says SIR Decisions Were Unanimous Amid Dissent Row

Rahul Gandhi Calls Vote Chori Treason Amid EC Row

Rahul Gandhi Calls Vote Chori Treason Amid EC Row

SIR Notices Issued to Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli and Hyderabad VVIPs

SIR Notices Issued to Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli and Hyderabad VVIPs

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