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Electoral rolls are essential to the voting process, but their preparation must balance accurate records with the inclusion of every eligible voter. Understanding registration, corrections and grievance procedures helps citizens participate more confidently in elections.

Amit Shah accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of protecting alleged infiltrators amid protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, Piyush Goyal questioned why the Opposition had not presented its alleged vote-chori evidence before the Supreme Court.

Rahul Gandhi has urged Opposition leaders to remain ready to mobilise within 24 hours as the INDIA bloc, student groups and civil society activists discuss their next steps in the protest against electoral-roll revision and the cancellation of Jantar Mantar’s designated protest-site status.

Rahul Gandhi has vowed that the INDIA bloc will continue its campaign over electoral transparency and the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. After meeting Opposition leaders, student representatives and civil society members in New Delhi, he said political and public resistance would continue as the Opposition pursues its concerns through the Supreme Court and public mobilisation.

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and other INDIA bloc leaders have approached the Supreme Court seeking scrutiny of Election Commission decisions and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The petition raises concerns about decision-making, electoral databases and safeguards for voters whose names are removed.

The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear a plea by the Indian Youth Congress seeking permission to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members and student organisations for a meeting in New Delhi following the Opposition's March for Democracy.

Rahul Gandhi and Neha Bora are featured in a march towards the Supreme Court amid the political dispute over the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The development comes as Opposition leaders seek scrutiny of electoral procedures and raise concerns about alleged irregularities in the revision process

An FIR in Karnataka's Vijayapura has brought alleged voter-record manipulation under scrutiny. Here's what is known and why verification matters.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a march to the Supreme Court on October 12, calling on opposition parties, civil society groups and citizens to protest alleged vote theft, oppose the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Protests continued across Delhi after leaders of the Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were released from detention. The movement is demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged voter-roll irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), while authorities face scrutiny over detentions, transport restrictions and internet curbs.

Opposition leaders are preparing to march to the Supreme Court on October 12 to protest alleged electoral-roll irregularities and demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Security has been tightened in Delhi, six metro stations are set to restrict access temporarily, and the Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear a plea challenging the closure of Jantar Mantar.

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das reached Delhi’s Parliament Street police station on October 12 to seek a fresh date for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The move comes amid continuing demonstrations over alleged electoral-roll irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), heightened security in the capital and a planned opposition march to the Supreme Court led by Rahul Gandhi.

Delhi is on high alert ahead of the October 10 Delhi Chalo protest at Jantar Mantar. Organisers are challenging voter-list revision and demanding action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was detained again in New Delhi on October 7 during an Opposition protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations concerning the revision of electoral rolls.

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several others over alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan during an INDIA bloc protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The central issue is the distinction between Form 6 itself and the separate declaration introduced alongside it during the Bihar SIR process. The Election Commission maintains that the statutory form was not modified, while the Supreme Court's proceedings have kept attention on the legal and procedural aspects of the electoral-roll revision. For voters and political parties, the larger issue is transparency in the preparation and revision of electoral rolls. Clear documentation of the legal basis, supporting declarations and procedures followed during SIR will remain important for public understanding of the process.

Congress’s campaign shifts its SIR criticism from political statements to booth-level mobilisation, with the party planning to identify affected voters and assist eligible people with re-enrolment. The use of “vote rakshaks” and household outreach indicates an effort to turn the electoral-roll dispute into a grassroots campaign. The controversy remains politically contested: Congress alleges large-scale voter deletions and demands accountability from the Election Commission, while the poll panel maintains that the SIR process follows the applicable legal and statutory framework. The scale and organisation of the campaign could keep electoral-roll transparency and voter registration at the centre of the Opposition’s political agenda.

Sachin Pilot’s criticism adds to the political debate surrounding electoral-roll revisions in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. The central issue is whether eligible voters are accurately represented in the final rolls, while allegations of deliberate deletions remain disputed and subject to official verification.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended the Election Commission amid Opposition criticism of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and called on Congress and other Opposition parties to stop questioning constitutional institutions.

The INDIA bloc has announced a six-point action plan including “Save Democracy” marches from October 2 to 8, an Opposition MPs’ march to the Election Commission on October 6, five major rallies and a November 1 mega rally in Delhi.

Telangana Congress held statewide protests on September 28, 2026, raising concerns over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party has sought greater transparency and detailed information on voter-list revisions and deletions.

The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer has allowed adult family members to represent senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick individuals and overseas voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The decision is aimed at making the voter-verification process more accessible while ensuring eligible voters remain part of the electoral system.