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Maharashtra Schools To Remain Closed Till January 30 After Ajit Pawar's Death
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati, prompting Maharashtra to declare a three-day state mourning and close schools and government offices.
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Poll Body vs Trinamool To Escalate? 25 Bengal Officers Made Central Observers
In a move that is likely to escalate the face-off between the Election Commission and the West Bengal government, the poll panel has picked 15 IAS officers, including the Bengal Home secretary, and 10 IPS officers from the state as central observers.
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Cancel Transfers Of Officers Deputed As SIR Observers: Poll Body To Bengal
The tussle between the Election Commission and the West Bengal government escalated on Tuesday as the poll body directed the state to cancel the transfer of three IAS officers deputed as electoral roll observers.
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After BJP Leader Complains, Bengal Poll Official Suspended Over SIR Lapse
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended an Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district after serious irregularities were found in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
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Trinamool, BJP Supporters Clash Near Kolkata, Makeshift Stage Set On Fire
Violent clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters over putting up flags for a political programme in Sakher Bazar in Behala, roughly 11 km from Kolkata, on Sunday.
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Bengal Minister Threatens On-Duty Woman Officer During SIR Hearing
Trinamool Congress MLA from Raghunathganj and Minister of State for Power Akhruzzaman was seen allegedly threatening a Block Development Officer during an SIR camp.
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'Not Consulted': Election Body Opposes Bengal Action Against Poll Officials
The West Bengal government didn't take the Election Commission (EC)'s approval before penalising the erring officers linked to Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duties in a case from last year, the poll body has flagged.
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Mohammed Shami Concludes SIR Hearing, Says Exercise "Not Something That Will Harm You"
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday left from the Election Commission office in Kolkata after concluding his Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing.
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Nitin Nabin Sole Candidate For BJP Chief Post After 37 Sets Of Nominations
Nitin Nabin is set to become the BJP national president as he emerged as the sole candidate for the top party post, senior BJP leader and returning officer K Laxman announced on Monday.
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"Those Who Demolished My House...": Kangana Ranaut On U Thackeray Losing BMC
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has congratulated her party and its leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the historic win in the election to the BMC, the richest municipal body.
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Why Japan's PM Wants to Dissolve The Government And Call Snap Polls
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament's lower house next week, triggering a national election to decide all 465 seats in her first major election test since taking office in October.
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Will Bengal Complete SIR In Time? 33 Lakh Notices Yet To Be Published
While a few states undergoing the SIR exercise sought more time to complete it, the Chief Election Officer in West Bengal had made no such requests, implying the process in the state is following the timeline.
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Explained: Why Is Myanmar's Junta Holding An Election During A Civil War
The military ousted the elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in a February 2021 coup, just as it was preparing for a second term in office following a landslide election win months before.
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'Not Even President...': Plea Against Lifetime Immunity To Poll Officers
The petition argued that the law "harms free and fair elections" and asked the court to immediately stay the provision.
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2.89 Crore Voters Removed From UP SIR Draft List, Maximum From Lucknow
Releasing the draft revised list for Uttar Pradesh after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission said 2.89 crore voters have been removed from the electoral rolls in the state, including 46 lakh voters who are dead.
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Maharashtra Schools To Remain Closed Till January 30 After Ajit Pawar's Death
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died in a plane crash in Baramati, prompting Maharashtra to declare a three-day state mourning and close schools and government offices.
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Poll Body vs Trinamool To Escalate? 25 Bengal Officers Made Central Observers
In a move that is likely to escalate the face-off between the Election Commission and the West Bengal government, the poll panel has picked 15 IAS officers, including the Bengal Home secretary, and 10 IPS officers from the state as central observers.
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Cancel Transfers Of Officers Deputed As SIR Observers: Poll Body To Bengal
The tussle between the Election Commission and the West Bengal government escalated on Tuesday as the poll body directed the state to cancel the transfer of three IAS officers deputed as electoral roll observers.
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After BJP Leader Complains, Bengal Poll Official Suspended Over SIR Lapse
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended an Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district after serious irregularities were found in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
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Trinamool, BJP Supporters Clash Near Kolkata, Makeshift Stage Set On Fire
Violent clashes broke out between Trinamool Congress and BJP supporters over putting up flags for a political programme in Sakher Bazar in Behala, roughly 11 km from Kolkata, on Sunday.
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Bengal Minister Threatens On-Duty Woman Officer During SIR Hearing
Trinamool Congress MLA from Raghunathganj and Minister of State for Power Akhruzzaman was seen allegedly threatening a Block Development Officer during an SIR camp.
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'Not Consulted': Election Body Opposes Bengal Action Against Poll Officials
The West Bengal government didn't take the Election Commission (EC)'s approval before penalising the erring officers linked to Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duties in a case from last year, the poll body has flagged.
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Mohammed Shami Concludes SIR Hearing, Says Exercise "Not Something That Will Harm You"
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday left from the Election Commission office in Kolkata after concluding his Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearing.
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Nitin Nabin Sole Candidate For BJP Chief Post After 37 Sets Of Nominations
Nitin Nabin is set to become the BJP national president as he emerged as the sole candidate for the top party post, senior BJP leader and returning officer K Laxman announced on Monday.
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"Those Who Demolished My House...": Kangana Ranaut On U Thackeray Losing BMC
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has congratulated her party and its leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the historic win in the election to the BMC, the richest municipal body.
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Why Japan's PM Wants to Dissolve The Government And Call Snap Polls
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament's lower house next week, triggering a national election to decide all 465 seats in her first major election test since taking office in October.
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Will Bengal Complete SIR In Time? 33 Lakh Notices Yet To Be Published
While a few states undergoing the SIR exercise sought more time to complete it, the Chief Election Officer in West Bengal had made no such requests, implying the process in the state is following the timeline.
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Explained: Why Is Myanmar's Junta Holding An Election During A Civil War
The military ousted the elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in a February 2021 coup, just as it was preparing for a second term in office following a landslide election win months before.
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'Not Even President...': Plea Against Lifetime Immunity To Poll Officers
The petition argued that the law "harms free and fair elections" and asked the court to immediately stay the provision.
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2.89 Crore Voters Removed From UP SIR Draft List, Maximum From Lucknow
Releasing the draft revised list for Uttar Pradesh after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission said 2.89 crore voters have been removed from the electoral rolls in the state, including 46 lakh voters who are dead.
