Delhi's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is ongoing, with over one crore forms distributed. Residents must submit enumeration forms to Booth Level Officers by July 29. Those not in 2002 rolls can link through a parent/grandparent.
A 45-year-old teacher allegedly jumped from Rani Jhansi Flyover in New Delhi, citing excessive work pressure in a handwritten note. Anand Kumar Saroha, a math teacher assigned to electoral roll revision duties, sustained multiple injuries but is in stable condition.
NDA leaders filed a complaint with Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officer alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They demand a probe and door-to-door re-verification, accusing officials of disregarding process and potentially including illegal immigrants. CM Shivakumar denied interference, stating the government is raising awareness.
Twenty-three opposition parties, including DMK and AAP, have jointly written to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns over the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise. They allege the Election Commission is biased and manipulating the process to favor the BJP, citing issues with data quality and varied timelines across states.
Twenty-three opposition parties, including DMK and AAP, have sent a joint letter to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns over the ongoing revision of electoral rolls. They allege the process is manipulated to favor the BJP and question the Election Commission's impartiality.
Telangana Congress leaders met the chief electoral officer, urging a transparent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They expressed concern that the process might target "secular votes" and requested an extension, citing no immediate elections.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar urged Congress workers to act as help desks during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, warning that eligible voters could be excluded, potentially harming opposition parties. He called for vigilance to assist voters, especially migrant workers, in completing enumeration processes.
Kolkata's special electoral roll revision left many families fractured on poll day. While some voted, lakhs were disenfranchised as their names were deleted. Instances like Mariam Zaki, whose father and grandfather couldn't vote, and former MP Tarun Mandal highlight the widespread disappointment and confusion caused by the process, leaving many questioning the fairness of the deletions.
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju attacked AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal claiming all good people have left the party after seven Rajya Sabha MPs resigned and joined BJP. Rijiju rejected allegations of coercion by central agencies, stating the investigation agencies do their work. He accused Kejriwal of turning AAP into his private party and said only those engaged in illegal activities remain. The BJP leader also targeted the INDIA bloc, alleging internal divisions and accusing opposition leaders of uniting only to loot. The mass exodus saw two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha members including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal join BJP, boosting the party's strength to 113 MPs.
Opposition parties in India have submitted a fresh notice in Rajya Sabha seeking to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with 73 MPs signing the motion. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged nine specific charges of proven misbehaviour related to acts committed after March 15, 2026, calling Kumar's continuation an assault on the Constitution. The opposition accuses the CEC of partial conduct, particularly regarding Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and West Bengal. Earlier impeachment notices were rejected by the Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman.
