Representation of the People's Act

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Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
8 Nov, 2025

SC to hear on Nov. 11 pleas challenging legality of SIR, Pg1

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging legality of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on November 11.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
8 Nov, 2025

A wider SIR has momentum but it is still a test case, Pg8

Election Commission initiates Special Intensive Revision 2025 across multiple states, aiming for updated electoral rolls and enhanced voter participation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesRepresentation of the People's Act
8 Nov, 2025

​Turnout bump, Pg8

Bihar witnesses impressive voter turnout in first phase of assembly elections, signaling reinvigorated democratic engagement despite electoral roll revisions.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineRepresentation of the People's Act
7 Nov, 2025

Centre says right to vote not same as freedom of voting, Pg1

Centre distinguishes 'right to vote' from 'freedom of voting' in SC, terming the former statutory and latter a fundamental right.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
7 Nov, 2025

Why the nomination process needs reform, Pg12

Flaws in India's electoral nomination process empower Returning Officers, enabling arbitrary rejections based on technicalities, undermining democracy.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryRepresentation of the People's Act
7 Nov, 2025

As the next phase of SIR rolls on, the case of Assam, Pg10

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) faces scrutiny over potential overlap with Assam's NRC, raising concerns about jurisdictional overreach and social stability.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections
6 Nov, 2025

The malleable Code of Conduct, Pg9

Article discusses the Model Code of Conduct's (MCC) limitations, violations, and debates surrounding its legal enforceability during elections.

Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
6 Nov, 2025

Clean up the voter list urgently, but not the Bihar way, Pg8

Article highlights voter list vulnerabilities, demanding urgent reforms, Aadhaar integration, and political party involvement for fair elections.

Representation of the People's Act
5 Nov, 2025

SIR 2.0 begins in 9 States, 3 U.T.s, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision 2.0 across 12 States/UTs amid political opposition over voter roll accuracy and potential disenfranchisement.

Representation of the People's ActE Governance
5 Nov, 2025

A nationwide SIR: the need to check double entries in the electoral list, Pg11

Election Commission announces nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) to eliminate duplicate voter entries and enhance electoral roll integrity.

Representation of the People's Act
4 Nov, 2025

SIR of electoral rolls begins in 12 States, U.T.s today, Pg1

Election Commission launches Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, targeting 51 crore voters for cleaner electoral rolls.

Representation of the People's ActImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
4 Nov, 2025

Plea in SC on framing rules to register parties, Pg12

Supreme Court examines plea seeking Election Commission's directive to regulate political party registration for transparency and accountability.

Representation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
30 Oct, 2025

This is not welfare, Pg12.

Ex-CEC critiques 'freebie' culture, linking pre-election promises to fiscal instability and electoral corruption, urging reforms for honest welfare.

Representation of the People's ActE Governance
29 Oct, 2025

Your vote and the SIR, Pg13.

ECI's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) requires voters in 12 states/UTs to re-verify enrollment, ensuring updated electoral rolls by 2026.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
29 Oct, 2025

SIR, MORE INCLUSIVE, Pg10.

Election Commission launches inclusive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and one UT from November 4.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
28 Oct, 2025

SIR 2.0 to begin in 12 States, U.T.s, cover 51 crore voters, Pg1

Election Commission launches SIR 2.0 in 12 States/UTs, covering 51 crore voters, aiming for updated electoral rolls by February 7.

Representation of the People's Act
28 Oct, 2025

EC modifies some SIR rules based on learnings from Bihar, Pg10

Election Commission streamlines electoral roll revision, incorporating Aadhaar for identity verification and enhancing accessibility based on Bihar's experience.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's ActGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
28 Oct, 2025

Devil in the details, Pg6

ECI's electoral roll revision raises disenfranchisement concerns due to procedural flaws and reliance on political parties for verification.

Representation of the People's ActConstitutional Bodies
28 Oct, 2025

12 states & UTs, 51 cr voters: After Bihar, SIR next round from Nov 4, Pg1.

Election Commission announces Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states/UTs, targeting 51 crore voters by December 4.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's Act
28 Oct, 2025

Bihar effect: Processes tweaked to flag inclusion, papers only in 2nd stage, Pg1.

EC streamlines electoral roll revision, prioritizing inclusion and easing document submission, learning from Bihar's experience for nationwide implementation.

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