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In a letter to MY-Bharat volunteers on National Voters’ Day, the prime minister described voters as the “deciders of the destiny (bhagya vidhata) of India’s development journey” who actively participate in making things happen

National Voters’ Day: PM Modi says voting is ‘greatest privilege’

January 25, 2026, 10:27 AM - 3 min read

National Voters’ Day is celebrated on January 25 every year to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India

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SIR hearings to halt if peace not ensured: EC warns WB Govt

January 21, 2026, 03:22 PM - 4 min read

The Commission has warned that any disruption or unrest during the SIR process will directly fix accountability on the state’s top police officer.

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EC tightens grip on WB SIR process, more observers to be deployed

January 20, 2026, 05:23 PM - 3 min read

According to Commission sources, the decision follows allegations that the SIR process was not conducted in accordance with prescribed rules in several districts.

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Assam SIR: January 22 deadline for claims, objections

January 19, 2026, 02:49 PM - 3 min read

Assam’s Chief Electoral Officer has urged voters to submit claims, objections and corrections in the Special Revision of electoral rolls by January 22, warning no changes will be accepted thereafter.

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At the beginning of the year, the ECI had instructed the District Election Officers (DEO) to initiate criminal proceedings against two Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), one Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO), and a data entry operator

ECI directs FIR against Bengal officials over SIR irregularities

January 18, 2026, 01:20 PM - 3 min read

According to sources, the state Home Department wrote to the Election Commission on Saturday, referring to incidents in Baruipur East and Purba Medinipur districts, and stated that the opinion of the State Advocate General had been sought, who reportedly held that the steps already taken by the state government were sufficient

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WB govt urges EC to withdraw FIR order against officials

January 17, 2026, 06:16 PM - 3 min read

Sources said the letter to the Commission cited the opinion of the State Advocate General, who reportedly stated that filing an FIR after the state’s internal action would be excessive.

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ECI plans polling booths in high-rise complexes of Bengal

ECI plans polling booths in high-rise complexes of Bengal

January 12, 2026, 04:27 PM - 3 min read

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has argued that polling stations should be set up only in government or semi-government buildings to ensure equal and unbiased access for all voters.

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Sources indicated that the officers have been drawn from the Ministry of Social Security, the Ministry of Sports, the Office of the Director of Census Operations, Tripura, and the National Health Authority of the central government

EC appoints 4 special roll observers for SIR in WB

January 11, 2026, 12:08 PM - 3 min read

According to Commission sources, the appointments have been made initially only for West Bengal, amid heightened scrutiny and political controversy surrounding the SIR process in the state

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Bengal voters anxious over EC domicile rule

Bengal voters anxious over EC domicile rule

January 7, 2026, 06:41 PM - 4 min read

Following the publication of the draft voter list, notices were issued to so-called ‘no-map’ voters— those whose names, or the names of their family members, did not appear in the 2002 electoral roll.

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EC to summon 1 cr voters over roll gaps in Bengal

January 6, 2026, 07:49 PM - 3 min read

According to the Election Commission, “logical discrepancies” refer to informational anomalies in voter records rather than questions of citizenship.

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Mamata writes to ECI, flags ‘arbitrary’ SIR over WhatsApp

January 4, 2026, 08:11 PM - 3 min read

In her letter, the Chief Minister claimed that crucial decisions related to voter list revision are being taken without issuing any official notification, circular, or legal directive.

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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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