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TMC, CEC Gyanesh Kumar clash over voter list row

TMC, CEC Gyanesh Kumar clash over voter list row

March 9, 2026, 02:57 PM - 3 min read

According to TMC leaders, the confrontation occurred when state ministers Chandrima Bhattacharya and Firhad Hakim raised concerns before CEC regarding the alleged removal of nearly 60 lakh names from the voter list.

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces ‘go back’ slogans at Kolkata Kalighat Temple

CEC Kumar faces ‘go back’ slogans at Kolkata Kalighat Temple

March 9, 2026, 10:03 AM - 3 min read

The tension was palpable from the moment Kumar’s convoy left the airport on Sunday. Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers and Left-wing activists staged rowdy demonstrations along the VIP Road and in the Kaikhali area, accusing the Election Commission of a "politically motivated" purge of the voter list.

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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar interacts with electors at Cherai Beach, Kochi, during his review visit on poll preparedness of Kerala ahead of the upcoming assembly elections 2026.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar reunites with ex-gunman in Kerala

March 8, 2026, 07:09 PM - 2 min read

Kumar recalled his association with Varghese from the time he served as the Ernakulam district collector between 2001 and 2004, officials on Sunday said.

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A file photo of CEC Gyanesh Kumar addressing a gathering.

Pure electoral rolls bedrock of democracy: CEC

March 7, 2026, 04:19 PM - 3 min read

CEC Gyanesh Kumar said pure electoral rolls are the bedrock of democracy and described the SIR process as transparent while reviewing preparations for Kerala Assembly elections.

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WB CM Mamta Banerjee moves SC against ECI over SIR

WB CM Mamta Banerjee moves SC against ECI over SIR

February 1, 2026, 11:16 PM - 3 min read

The move comes ahead of a 15-member Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation led by Mamata meeting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at Nirvachan Sadan in Delhi on Monday to protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.

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Mamata writes to CEC, alleges political bias in SIR

Mamata writes to CEC, alleges political bias in SIR

January 10, 2026, 09:12 PM - 4 min read

In the letter, the Chief Minister alleged that despite repeatedly flagging the genuine difficulties faced by migrant workers living outside the state, the Election Commission has provided concessions late and only in a limited manner.

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Addressing a dialogue programme with BLOs in Deoghar district of Jharkhand the CEC Gyanesh Kumar asserted that no eligible Indian citizen should be left out of the electoral roll.

CEC interacts with BLOs, stresses inclusive electoral roll

January 5, 2026, 03:10 PM - 2 min read

Although the formal announcement for Jharkhand is yet to be made, the preparedness and clarity demonstrated by the state’s BLOs indicate that the objective of ensuring full voter inclusion will be effectively achieved.

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EC asks WB DGP for report on protests against observer

January 4, 2026, 02:49 PM - 2 min read

An FIR was registered on December 29 against 30 to 40 unidentified persons in connection with the alleged attack and related disturbances.

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Kerala speeds up SIR drive, sets Nov 25 deadline

Kerala speeds up SIR drive, sets Nov 25 deadline

November 23, 2025, 03:34 PM - 2 min read

The Chief Election Officer of Kerala has, reportedly, said that while the official deadline remains December 4, an early completion of the process would provide extra time to address gaps in the data, if any.

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Kerala rolls out SIR; training of BLOs underway

Kerala rolls out SIR; training of BLOs underway

October 29, 2025, 02:05 PM - 3 min read

To strengthen the workforce, an additional 6,300 BLOs will be appointed, and Help Desks will be established in all districts to assist residents and guest workers with voter enrolment and corrections.

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SIR to begin in Puducherry from Nov 4

SIR to begin in Puducherry from Nov 4

October 29, 2025, 12:32 PM - 3 min read

Plans are in place to carry out SIR in all four regions of the union territory — Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam — Chief Electoral Officer, Puducherry P Jawahar has said.

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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.

ECI to issue separate SIR order for Assam: Gyanesh Kumar

October 27, 2025, 08:27 PM - 3 min read

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday that Assam will have a separate Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls due to its unique provisions under the Citizenship Act.

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