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EC clears decks for Bengal roll revision amid Bihar SIR row

The Election Commission has begun preparations for the electoral roll revision in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, emphasizing strict adherence to procedures and verification to ensure transparency, following controversies in Bihar over the SIR process.

Monsoon Session: Opposition tears up bills, throws paper at Amit Shah in Lok Sabha protest

Chaotic scenes unfolded in the Lok Sabha as opposition MPs tore copies of three contentious bills and threw paper at Home Minister Amit Shah, sparking adjournments and fierce debate over constitutional safeguards.

BJP makes a dramatic turnaround, nominates CP Radhakrishnan after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s exit

Weeks after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation, the BJP pivots to choose CP Radhakrishnan—an experienced RSS-aligned leader from Tamil Nadu—as the NDA’s candidate for Vice President.

Meat bans trigger political uproar ahead of Independence Day as Owaisi leads opposition

Civic bodies’ orders to shut meat shops met with sharp backlash from political leaders and communities, who argue that restricting dietary choices on a day symbolizing freedom is deeply ironic and infringes on personal liberties.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi flags ‘fake’ voter addresses as EC defends use of notional house numbers

In response to allegations of voter fraud in Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura, the Election Commission clarifies that "notional" house numbers are used to prevent disenfranchisement amid address standardisation challenges.

Monsoon session sees disruptions as INDIA bloc protests alleged voting fraud, key bills passed amid chaos

Opposition MPs were detained during a march to the Election Commission over alleged voter roll manipulation in Bihar, leading to adjournments in both Houses, yet the government pushed through crucial legislation including revised Income Tax Bill.

Election Commission grants Congress an interaction appointment following vote-fraud allegations

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, acting on behalf of multiple opposition parties, has been allotted a 12 PM meeting slot with the ECI to formally discuss electoral fraud concerns, with strict visitor limits imposed for security reasons.