Parliament’s winter session on Tuesday was repeatedly disrupted as Opposition members pressed for a standalone debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, forcing adjournments in both Houses and prompting floor-leader meetings to defuse the impasse. The Government and Opposition agreed to schedule a debate on Vande Mataram…
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Election Commission Extends SIR Schedule for Electoral Rolls
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has announced a revised schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories. The revision, referencing January 1, 2026, as the qualifying date, has now been extended by one week to ensure greater participation and…
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DMK challenges SIR in Supreme Court, calls it de facto NRC
The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging the second-phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI). In its petition, the party argues the process is effectively a “de facto” National…
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SIR Phase-2: Election Commission to revise voter rolls in 12 states
What the EC announced The Election Commission of India (EC) on 27 October 2025 announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The exercise will cover 12 states and Union Territories and follows the completion of a successful SIR in Bihar, the Commission said. Chief…
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Amit Shah Links Muslim Population Rise to Infiltration
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday sparked debate in Delhi by linking the rise in the Muslim population to infiltration from Pakistan and Bangladesh. Speaking at a public event, Shah stressed that voting rights in India “should only be available to citizens.” Population Changes and Alleged Infiltration Shah cited…