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EC directs to grant paid holiday to voters on polling day for upcoming Assembly elections in various states
By Chennaivision on April 4, 2026

The Election Commission has directed all States and UT to grant a paid holiday to voters on the day of polling for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The commission said that every person employed in any business, trade, industrial undertaking, or any other establishment and entitled to vote shall be granted a… Continue reading "EC directs to grant paid holiday to voters on polling day for upcoming Assembly elections in various states"
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Election Commission expands postal ballot with 5 new categories
By Chennaivision on March 20, 2026

The Election Commission has announced an expansion of postal voting eligibility ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 23 in Tamil Nadu and other states. The decision aims to make voting more accessible for those unable to cast their ballots in person on polling day. Under the revised guidelines, an additional five groups of government employees will now… Continue reading "Election Commission expands postal ballot with 5 new categories"
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ECI releases Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP from work in West Bengal
By Chennaivision on March 17, 2026

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday transferred four top Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in West Bengal, including state’s Director General of Police (DGP) Peeyush Pandey and Kolkata commissioner of police Supratim Sarkar, with the move triggering a political slugfest in the eastern state ahead of the assembly polls. The development comes a day after ECI announced the… Continue reading "ECI releases Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and DGP from work in West Bengal"
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Madras High Court refuses interim relief to political parties delisted by ECI
By Chennaivision on February 19, 2026

The Madras High Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim relief to political parties against their delisting by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G Arul Murugan noted that if any interim relief was to be granted, it would amount to allowing the main prayer itself. The court thus dismissed… Continue reading "Madras High Court refuses interim relief to political parties delisted by ECI"
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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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