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Gyanesh Kumar serves as the Chief Election Commissioner while the ECI handles elections in Karnataka, facing allegations of being a puppet for the ruling party.Well supported17 reports2 developments inside
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ERO issued notices regarding voter anomalies on August 26, 2026, as a method for official communication.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A controversy has arisen regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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The Indian Secular Front challenged the Election Commission regarding the symbol allotment process for bypolls, leading to judicial scrutiny.Well supported3 reports
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ECI actions led to the arrests of Humayun Kabir and Saiful Islam, alongside the freeze of the TMC's election symbol amid ongoing disputes.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Humayun Kabir made controversial remarks targeting the Chief Minister regarding the political situation.Some support1 report
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Kejriwal and AAP accuse Gyanesh Kumar of vote-rigging, demanding the annulment of ECI elections.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's power to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), amid accusations against Rahul Gandhi for opposing the process.Well supported15 reports2 developments inside
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The Election Commission handles the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise under scrutiny, leading to questions regarding the Central Election Commission's continuation.Well supported9 reports
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting a voter revision process across India.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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Amidst the ongoing UP assembly elections, the Election Commission is facing complaints from the Samajwadi Party regarding the electoral process and the actions of officials like Gyanesh Kumar.Some support6 reports2 developments inside
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Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, criticized the Election Commission's authority.Some support1 report
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Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging the Election Commission is stalling voter registration.Well supported9 reports
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) filed financial reports with the Election Commission.Some support1 report
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The Chief Election Commissioner's home is located in Agra, which is overseen by the election body.Some support2 reports
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A rebel faction led by Mamata Banerjee elected Arup Roy, who is now challenging her authority and will inform the Election Commission.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh are challenging the Election Commission's decisions regarding electoral roll management.Well supported21 reports1 development inside
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Mayawati criticized the functioning of the Election Commission on September 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Opposition accuses the Election Commission of bias toward the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.Well supported25 reports2 developments inside
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Allegations of electoral roll misuse during the SIR process and failure to secure national borders were reported.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Protests erupt in Bihar over alleged influence and voter name deletion during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.Some support1 report
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ECI decided party symbol ownership and Mamata Banerjee's TMC faction announced support for a Congress candidate.Well supported36 reports1 development inside
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Rahul Gandhi and Mukesh Sahani make political statements regarding Gyanesh Kumar and allege ECI manipulation of voter rolls.Well supported31 reports1 development inside
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Jairam Ramesh demanded accountability from CEC Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the ECI of creating hurdles for voters.Well supported19 reports
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G. Kishan Reddy defends the Election Commission against opposition allegations as voter list refinement proceeds under Supreme Court orders.Some support4 reports
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The Congress party made allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar regarding ECI's handling of Bihar elections, noting challenges near Bangladesh border states.Some support7 reports1 development inside
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Nadda targets Arvind Kejriwal's political agenda, speaks on India's global influence, accuses Mamata Banerjee of maligning institutions, and accuses the opposition of attacking the Election Commission.Some support3 reports
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Submissions regarding electoral roll revision contributed to the bloc addressing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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The SIR process applies to electoral rolls in Bihar, managed by the Election Commission of India.Well supported16 reports11 developments inside
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The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process began in Bihar, leading to the deletion of voters from the rolls.Some support1 report
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The Central Election Commission (CEC) has confessed to serious electoral manipulation and the deletion of voters.Some support1 report
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Rahul Gandhi reacted to an Indian Express report concerning the Election Commission, while Prakash Reddy commented on the Congress party and defended the ECI.Some support2 reports
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The Election Commission is conducting the SIR process for electoral rolls in Kerala.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Congress questions the ECI's electoral process while reporting victories in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.Some support1 report1 development inside
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BJP leaders defend the poll body while Congress criticizes the election process regarding the election commission.Some support1 report
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Murli Manohar Joshi criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party's policies and alleged collusion with the Election Commission.Some support1 report
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ECI conducts SIR in Karnataka state, and the state government is urged to manage this process.Well supported43 reports3 developments inside
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Election authorities are overseeing the SIR process in Telangana.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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Software glitches affected voter rolls in Goa, while appellate tribunal rulings in West Bengal impacted the election process.Well supported4 reports
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The Election Commission is operating within South Sudan.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Gyanesh Kumar serves as Chief Election Commissioner during the UP elections. Bark has expressed concern over Pravesh Verma's alleged incident and questioned the Election Commission's decision-making.Some support1 report
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The Election Commission of India directed the revision of electoral rolls in Haryana on June 1st.Well supported4 reports
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The Pakistan Peoples Party demanded the election commission withdraw the electoral schedule, following comments by Tariq Fazal Chaudhry to Geo News.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, is subject to potential investigation by the Election Commission regarding her remarks.Well supported8 reports
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The Election Commission is overseeing the biennial Rajya Sabha elections.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The Election Commission oversees India's democratic framework, with Vivek Joshi and Gyanesh Kumar involved in clarification efforts.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas wrote to Gyanesh Kumar alleging unlawful modification of the Election Commission's processes.Some support1 report
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The Rastriya Prajatantra Party operates within Nepal's political landscape, with its base in the capital city of Kathmandu.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Meenakshi Natarajan sought a Rajya Sabha nomination, noting her origin from Madhya Pradesh.Well supported8 reports
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Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Ashok, are targeting the Election Commission and criticizing constitutional institutions.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Nayab Singh Saini criticized Rahul Gandhi for attacking democratic institutions and defended them against political attacks.Some support1 report
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Mamata Banerjee challenged the Election Commission's decision regarding the freeze of her party's name and symbol.Well supported25 reports
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Multiple political figures and Election Commissioners are involved in questioning the functioning and decisions of the Election Commission.Well supported6 reports4 developments inside
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A nomination made by Meenakshi Natarajan to the Rajya Sabha was rejected by the returning officer. Her party leader stated they would approach the Supreme Court.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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The Government of India has passed an Act of 2023 that governs the immunity of the Election Commission.Some support2 reports
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The election commission manages election services for the country.Well supported89 reports7 developments inside
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Gujarat Police are investigating financial fraud involving unregistered political parties.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Police in Gujarat registered a case and donation reports were submitted to the Election Commission.Some support1 report
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Opposition parties complained about EC bias.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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Mamata Banerjee accused the ECI of issues amid political fallout, including her party's defeat in Bihar.Some support3 reports
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Around election commission this week
News at the entities that move election commission most-
Gyanesh Kumar StructuralProtests against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and effigy protests targeting Narendra Modi occurred in Mangaluru.Moves election commission
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Vivek Joshi StructuralRekha Gupta defends the ECI's handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, citing observations made by the Supreme Court.Moves election commission
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Tamil Nadu StructuralThe Salem City Municipal Corporation is managing the local body's water supply infrastructure and has been contracted for a 25-year revamp.Moves election commission
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Congress OperationalMandated National Bridge Inspection Standards were established in 1968.Moves election commission
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Vivek Joshi StructuralVivek Joshi, Sukhbir Singh, and Asaduddin Owaisi have raised concerns regarding the Election Commission's fresh electoral roll measures.Moves election commission
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Sukhbir Singh StructuralA three-member commission was formed involving Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh, and Vivek Joshi.Moves election commission
Connections
The 40 strongest of 1,050, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Mani C. Kappan Structural
A's political status is formally subject to the declaration of a vacant seat by the Election Commission.
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Gyanesh Kumar Structural
Gyanesh Kumar holds the formal office of Chief Election Commissioner, leading the Election Commission of India.
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Vivek Joshi Structural
Vivek Joshi holds the formal office of Election Commissioner within the Election Commission, participating in its decision-making body.
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New Delhi Structural
The Election Commission conducts its centralized operations and maintains its official headquarters in New Delhi.
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Gujarat Structural
The Election Commission is the formal regulatory body responsible for conducting and overseeing all electoral processes within the state of Gujarat.
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Bihar Structural
The Election Commission formally administers and regulates electoral processes and voter rolls within the state of Bihar.
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India Structural
The Election Commission operates as a body whose mandate and existence are derived from India's constitutional and legal framework.
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Sukhbir Singh Structural
Sukhbir Singh serves as an Election Commissioner, formally participating in and dissenting from the institutional decisions of the Election Commission.
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West Bengal Structural
The Election Commission is the mandated body responsible for overseeing all electoral and political processes within West Bengal.
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Tamil Nadu Structural
The Election Commission is the formal body responsible for administering, regulating, and overseeing all electoral processes and compliance within the state of Tamil Nadu.
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Mizoram Structural
The Election Commission of India exercises formal administrative and regulatory authority over electoral processes within Mizoram.
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Congress Operational
Congress actively challenges and scrutinizes the Election Commission over electoral integrity, perceived bias, and procedural fairness.
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Vivek Joshi Structural
Vivek Joshi serves as a Commissioner, holding a formal decision-making role within the Election Commission.
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Sukhbir Singh Structural
Sukhbir Singh holds the formal office of Election Commissioner and actively participates in the decision-making and oversight of the Election Commission.
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Vivek Yadav Structural
Vivek Yadav holds the appointed office of Chief Electoral Officer, functionally leading the Election Commission.
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Bangladesh Structural
The Election Commission is a governmental body whose existence and operations are defined and regulated by the national provisions of Bangladesh.
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Nasir Uddin Structural
Nasir Uddin serves as the Chief Election Commissioner of the institution.
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Chief Justice of India Structural
The Chief Justice of India provides ultimate judicial oversight and acts as the formal appeal point for the Election Commission's electoral processes.
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Assam Structural
The Election Commission formally regulates and oversees all electoral processes within the state of Assam.
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Ritabrata Banerjee Structural
The Election Commission formally regulates, investigates, and adjudicates claims regarding Ritabrata Banerjee's faction's party name, funds, and leadership.
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Gyanesh Kumar Structural
Gyanesh Kumar serves as a high-ranking official, specifically the Chief Election Commissioner, within the Election Commission.
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Linda Phillips Structural
Linda Phillips serves in the capacity of Commission Administrator for the election commission.
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Indian National Congress Operational
The Indian National Congress actively challenges the Election Commission's decisions while the EC exercises formal regulatory oversight over the party's electoral and financial compliance.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court exercises constitutional oversight, reviewing and regulating the electoral processes and decisions of the Election Commission.
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Punjab Structural
The Election Commission formally manages and regulates all electoral processes and rolls within the jurisdiction of Punjab.
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South Africa Structural
The Election Commission is a mandated governmental body responsible for managing the electoral processes and codes of conduct within South Africa.
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Kashmir Operational
The Election Commission actively conducts and oversees electoral processes within the disputed territory of Kashmir, which in turn influences the EC's operational decisions.
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Ramlan Structural
Ramlan holds the formal position of chairman within the Election Commission.
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Sanjeev Kumar Jha Structural
Sanjeev Kumar Jha serves as the Chief Electoral Officer for the election commission.
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Maharashtra Structural
The Election Commission operates within Maharashtra, conducting and overseeing electoral processes and voter roll revisions as part of its formal regulatory mandate.
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Kapil Sibal Operational
Kapil Sibal actively challenges the Election Commission's electoral processes, while the EC simultaneously scrutinizes Sibal's political and financial activities.
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Surya Kant Structural
Surya Kant, acting as a judge, exercises judicial oversight and directs the operational processes of the Election Commission.
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Kumar Structural
Kumar holds the formal leadership role as Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission.
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Operational
DMK actively challenges and engages with the Election Commission regarding electoral processes and regulatory decisions.
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Ritabrata Banerjee Structural
The Election Commission is formally tasked with reviewing submissions and mediating leadership and party claims made by Ritabrata Banerjee's faction.
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Papua New Guinea Structural
The election commission is formally established and mandated by the country to manage the electoral and governance processes.
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TVK Structural
TVK's electoral status and participation are formally governed by the Election Commission's rules and processes.
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Pawan Diwan Structural
Pawan Diwan holds the official capacity of Secretary, executing the functional duties of the Election Commission, including schedule revisions.
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Krishna Kumar Tiwari Structural
Krishna Kumar Tiwari serves as a Director within the Election Commission of India.
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Tennessee Structural
The election commission operates under the legal and administrative authority of the State of Tennessee.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
41 events- Gyanesh Kumar serves as the Chief Election Commissioner while the ECI handles elections in Karnataka, facing allegations of being a puppet for the ruling party.
- A controversy has arisen regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- The Indian Secular Front challenged the Election Commission regarding the symbol allotment process for bypolls, leading to judicial scrutiny.
- ECI actions led to the arrests of Humayun Kabir and Saiful Islam, alongside the freeze of the TMC's election symbol amid ongoing disputes.
- Humayun Kabir made controversial remarks targeting the Chief Minister regarding the political situation.
- Kejriwal and AAP accuse Gyanesh Kumar of vote-rigging, demanding the annulment of ECI elections.
- The Election Commission handles the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise under scrutiny, leading to questions regarding the Central Election Commission's continuation.
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting a voter revision process across India.
- Amidst the ongoing UP assembly elections, the Election Commission is facing complaints from the Samajwadi Party regarding the electoral process and the actions of officials like Gyanesh Kumar.
- Keshav Prasad Maurya, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, criticized the Election Commission's authority.
- Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging the Election Commission is stalling voter registration.
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) filed financial reports with the Election Commission.
- The Chief Election Commissioner's home is located in Agra, which is overseen by the election body.
- Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh are challenging the Election Commission's decisions regarding electoral roll management.
- Mayawati criticized the functioning of the Election Commission on September 28, 2026.
- Opposition accuses the Election Commission of bias toward the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
- Protests erupt in Bihar over alleged influence and voter name deletion during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
- ECI decided party symbol ownership and Mamata Banerjee's TMC faction announced support for a Congress candidate.
- Rahul Gandhi and Mukesh Sahani make political statements regarding Gyanesh Kumar and allege ECI manipulation of voter rolls.
- Jairam Ramesh demanded accountability from CEC Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the ECI of creating hurdles for voters.
- G. Kishan Reddy defends the Election Commission against opposition allegations as voter list refinement proceeds under Supreme Court orders.
- The Congress party made allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar regarding ECI's handling of Bihar elections, noting challenges near Bangladesh border states.
- Nadda targets Arvind Kejriwal's political agenda, speaks on India's global influence, accuses Mamata Banerjee of maligning institutions, and accuses the opposition of attacking the Election Commission.
- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process began in Bihar, leading to the deletion of voters from the rolls.
- The Central Election Commission (CEC) has confessed to serious electoral manipulation and the deletion of voters.
- Rahul Gandhi reacted to an Indian Express report concerning the Election Commission, while Prakash Reddy commented on the Congress party and defended the ECI.
- Congress questions the ECI's electoral process while reporting victories in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
- BJP leaders defend the poll body while Congress criticizes the election process regarding the election commission.
- Murli Manohar Joshi criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party's policies and alleged collusion with the Election Commission.
- Software glitches affected voter rolls in Goa, while appellate tribunal rulings in West Bengal impacted the election process.
- Gyanesh Kumar serves as Chief Election Commissioner during the UP elections. Bark has expressed concern over Pravesh Verma's alleged incident and questioned the Election Commission's decision-making.
- The Election Commission oversees India's democratic framework, with Vivek Joshi and Gyanesh Kumar involved in clarification efforts.
- Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas wrote to Gyanesh Kumar alleging unlawful modification of the Election Commission's processes.
- Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Ashok, are targeting the Election Commission and criticizing constitutional institutions.
- Nayab Singh Saini criticized Rahul Gandhi for attacking democratic institutions and defended them against political attacks.
- Mamata Banerjee challenged the Election Commission's decision regarding the freeze of her party's name and symbol.
- Multiple political figures and Election Commissioners are involved in questioning the functioning and decisions of the Election Commission.
- The Government of India has passed an Act of 2023 that governs the immunity of the Election Commission.
- Gujarat Police are investigating financial fraud involving unregistered political parties.
- Police in Gujarat registered a case and donation reports were submitted to the Election Commission.
- Mamata Banerjee accused the ECI of issues amid political fallout, including her party's defeat in Bihar.
August 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
4 events- Allegations of electoral roll misuse during the SIR process and failure to secure national borders were reported.
- Submissions regarding electoral roll revision contributed to the bloc addressing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
- The election commission manages election services for the country.
- Opposition parties complained about EC bias.
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June 2026
14 events- The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's power to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), amid accusations against Rahul Gandhi for opposing the process.
- A rebel faction led by Mamata Banerjee elected Arup Roy, who is now challenging her authority and will inform the Election Commission.
- The SIR process applies to electoral rolls in Bihar, managed by the Election Commission of India.
- The Election Commission is conducting the SIR process for electoral rolls in Kerala.
- ECI conducts SIR in Karnataka state, and the state government is urged to manage this process.
- Election authorities are overseeing the SIR process in Telangana.
- The Election Commission is operating within South Sudan.
- The Election Commission of India directed the revision of electoral rolls in Haryana on June 1st.
- The Pakistan Peoples Party demanded the election commission withdraw the electoral schedule, following comments by Tariq Fazal Chaudhry to Geo News.
- Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, is subject to potential investigation by the Election Commission regarding her remarks.
- The Election Commission is overseeing the biennial Rajya Sabha elections.
- The Rastriya Prajatantra Party operates within Nepal's political landscape, with its base in the capital city of Kathmandu.
- Meenakshi Natarajan sought a Rajya Sabha nomination, noting her origin from Madhya Pradesh.
- A nomination made by Meenakshi Natarajan to the Rajya Sabha was rejected by the returning officer. Her party leader stated they would approach the Supreme Court.