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The Election Commission of India is expected to provide digital signatures to judges handling West Bengal's SIR electoral roll appeals within five days. The move aims to resolve a month-long standoff over Aadhaar-based login requirements that prevented judges from uploading their orders. The development could help clear millions of pending voter-list appeals across the state.

The Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution demanding an independent investigation into alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the functioning of the Election Commission under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The move, led by the AAP government, has intensified the political debate over voter rights and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

The Election Commission of India has filed a comprehensive counter-affidavit before the Supreme Court, strongly defending the integrity of its nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and refuting allegations of unilateral procedural changes.

The Congress has alleged more than 16,000 irregularities in voter entries in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit Sadar Assembly constituency during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The state’s Chief Electoral Officer has directed officials to resolve duplicate entries before the draft voter list is published on November 12, 2026.

Electoral rolls determine who is registered to vote in a constituency. Understanding registration and verification procedures helps citizens check their details and identify issues before elections.

The Cockroach Janta Party and opposition factions prepare for fresh demonstrations over Special Intensive Revision rolls and administrative accountability at the Election Commission.

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.

A fresh political controversy has erupted in Karnataka's electoral-roll revision process after an FIR was registered over alleged fraudulent Form-7 applications seeking deletion of 5,698 voters in Bengaluru's Jayanagar constituency.

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.

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar has alleged that BJP and JD(S) figures were involved in attempts to delete eligible voters through bulk Form-7 applications during the SIR exercise. Multiple complaints and FIRs have emerged over disputed voter-deletion applications, while election authorities have directed officials to investigate false submissions.

Hundreds of protesters were detained in Delhi during demonstrations demanding action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. AISA, opposition parties and civil society groups joined the protests, while the Election Commission maintains that voter-list revision is part of its statutory responsibilities.

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.

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 deadline for filing claims and objections during the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Jharkhand has been extended to September 30, giving voters additional time to check, correct and update their electoral details.

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.