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39,000 applications received to add names after draft voter list release
By Chennaivision on December 23, 2025

After the release of Tamil Nadu’s draft electoral roll, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik has revealed that a significant number of applications have already been submitted by citizens seeking inclusion of their names in the voter list. As of December 22, about 39,821 applications have been received specifically for adding names to the draft list, while 413 forms… Continue reading "39,000 applications received to add names after draft voter list release"
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Enumeration phase of SIR of electoral rolls in TN concluded
By Chennaivision on December 15, 2025

The enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu concluded on Sunday, after being extended twice — first from December 4 to 11 and later up to December 14. Over the next four days, compilation work will be carried out at district headquarters and at the Chief Electoral Officer’s office. CEO Archana Patnaik is… Continue reading "Enumeration phase of SIR of electoral rolls in TN concluded"
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SC directs states to deploy additional staff for SIR duty
By Chennaivision on December 5, 2025

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, issued a slew of directions to address the problems faced by the BLOs while working in the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in various states. A two-judge Bench of the top court, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, in its order directed that the states which were… Continue reading "SC directs states to deploy additional staff for SIR duty"
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ECI extends SIR schedule, final rolls now on February 14
By Chennaivision on December 1, 2025

The Election Commission (EC) on Sunday extended by a week the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories, amid Opposition claims that the earlier “tight timelines” were hindering voters and officials. The poll panel, however, said the extension was meant to ensure “full transparency”. In a statement, EC said the… Continue reading "ECI extends SIR schedule, final rolls now on February 14"
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DMK invites TVK to participate in all party meeting regarding SIR
By Chennaivision on October 30, 2025

The DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has extended an invitation to actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for a crucial all-party consultation meeting aimed at forming a unified stance against the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The meeting, scheduled for November 2 at a private hotel in Thiyagaraya Nagar, Chennai seeks… Continue reading "DMK invites TVK to participate in all party meeting regarding SIR"
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Bihar polls: EC rolls out 17 new initiatives for assembly election; to be adopted nationwide
By Chennaivision on October 6, 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday announced the introduction of 17 new initiatives ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, adding that these measures are intended not only to enhance the electoral process in the state but also to serve as models for nationwide implementation in the future. “17 new initiatives have been successfully implemented in Bihar, some… Continue reading "Bihar polls: EC rolls out 17 new initiatives for assembly election; to be adopted nationwide"
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What prevents EC from listing Aadhaar as acceptable document to prove voter’s claim: CM Stalin
By Chennaivision on August 19, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, citing the Electors Rules, 1960 and what he termed the possibility of exclusion of a huge number of voters in Bihar, on Monday asked whether the Election Commission would factor in practical difficulties while conducting SIR in other states. Stalin, also the President of the ruling DMK, said the Chief Election Commissioner’s press… Continue reading "What prevents EC from listing Aadhaar as acceptable document to prove voter’s claim: CM Stalin"
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Election Commission releases list of 65 lakh voters deleted from Bihar draft rolls
By Chennaivision on August 19, 2025

The Election Commission of India has uploaded the list of 65 lakh voters, whose names were removed from the Bihar draft electoral roll published on August 1 after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The list of voters whose names were included in the Bihar voter list till 2025, but are not included in the draft roll have been uploaded… Continue reading "Election Commission releases list of 65 lakh voters deleted from Bihar draft rolls"
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Consider Aadhaar, other IDs in Bihar drive, Supreme Court tells Election Commission
By Chennaivision on July 11, 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to also consider Aadhaar cards, voter IDs and ration cards, as acceptable proof of eligibility for inclusion in electoral rolls in its ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the list in Bihar, even as it agreed to examine whether the poll body’s exercise violated legal provisions or could… Continue reading "Consider Aadhaar, other IDs in Bihar drive, Supreme Court tells Election Commission"
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Election officers must hold regular meetings with political parties: CEC
By Chennaivision on March 5, 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday asked all state Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs), District Election Officers (DEOs) and Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) to meet political parties regularly to resolve their issues. Kumar, addressing the first CEOs’ conference since assuming office last month, asked all officials to work in a transparent manner and as per the existing framework of the… Continue reading "Election officers must hold regular meetings with political parties: CEC"

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