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SC urges EC for inclusion in Bihar electoral revision Why in the news? The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to prioritize mass inclusion and accept Aadhaar and EPIC as valid identity proofs in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, pushing back against EC’s concerns about forgery ahead of the draft publication …
Read MoreEROS EMPOWERED TO DECIDE VOTER INCLUSION WITHOUT DOCUMENTS: ELECTION COMMISSION Why in the News? Document controversy: A row has emerged in Bihar over valid documents for voter registration during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This situation highlights the need to keep it simple when it comes to electoral processes. EC clarification: The Election Commission’s 2023 …
Read MoreSupreme Court Revisits 1977 Ruling on EC Powers Why in the News ? During hearings on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, the Supreme Court referred to a 1977 judgment that cautioned against unchecked powers of the Election Commission under Article 324, stressing legal and fair conduct. Background of the Case …
Read MoreEC Launches Real-Time Voter Turnout Reporting System Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a tech-driven system to provide real-time updates on voting turnout, aimed at ensuring transparency and reducing delays. This system, which includes the new VTR App and ECINET App, will be deployed ahead of the upcoming Bihar …
Read MoreUnderstanding President’s Rule and Its Legal Nuances Why in the News? In the latest world news today, a delegation of 10 Manipur MLAs urged the Governor to form a government after President’s Rule was imposed in February 2025 due to political instability. This situation raises questions about the use, misuse, and revocation of Article 356. …
Read MoreElection Commission Resolves EPIC Number Duplication Issue Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has resolved a major issue concerning duplicate EPIC numbers affecting voters across India. The issue, flagged by political parties like TMC and Congress, has now been addressed through fresh issuance of unique voter IDs. About Issue of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Election Commission (EC) seized a record ₹10,000 crore during the 2024 polls. Only 39 repolls were required in 2024, compared to 540 in 2019. High turnout in J&K and Valley; overall voter participation recorded at 64.2%, with 31.2 crore women voters. source:wordpress About Election Commission of India (ECI): Establishment: Autonomous constitutional …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Election Commission (EC) states it has no legal obligation to provide Form 17C to anyone except candidates and their agents. Responding to a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the EC emphasizes that indiscriminate disclosure could compromise the integrity of the electoral process. source:slideshare Key Points: Association for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission (EC) regarding the delay in uploading authenticated voting data on its website after each phase of polling. This inquiry stems from a petition by the Association for Democratic Reforms, alleging significant delays in releasing voter turnout data and a sudden increase in figures, …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Focus: The Election Commission of India (ECI) in its report on enforcement of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has stated that it expects star campaigners to lead by example and not vitiate the fabric of society. This has raised a debate about ECI powers …
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