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Opinion | Who, Really, Is A 'Ghuspaithiya' In Bengal?
The 'naturalisation' of people who fled across the border before and after the creation of Bangladesh in 1971 has been a process in which the Congress, the CPI(M) and the Trinamool Congress have all been involved.
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Amid DMK Opposition, Voter List Revision Begins in Tamil Nadu
The Special Intensive Revision of voter lists or SIR was rolled out across multiple states today. Among them were Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu - states where assembly elections are due next year.
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Speaking In Bengali Does Not Mean Bangladeshi: Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a massive footmarch in Kolkata against the Special Intensive Revision of voter list that was rolled out by the Election Commission today across a number of states.
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BJP vs Trinamool Escalates Over Voter List Revision, Memo To Poll Body
The Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal has sparked a fierce political clash, with the BJP and the state's ruling Trinamool Congress accusing each other of voter manipulation.
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For Bengal Roll Revision, BJP Red Flags 5 of 12 Approved Documents
The BJP has written to the Election Commission, suggesting that extra caution be exercised for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in West Bengal.
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Prashant Kishor Wants Name Deleted From Bengal Voter List Amid Row: Sources
Days after he was sent a notice to explain his name appearing in voter lists in two states, Jan Suraaj party founder Prashant Kishor has submitted an application for its deletion in West Bengal, Election Commission sources have said.
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Bengal Man Attempts Suicide Fearing Name Will Be Removed From Rolls Over Typo
A farmer in West Bengal attempted suicide over fears that a spelling error in his voter id card may lead to his removal from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ahead of the crucial assembly elections next year.
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Poll Body Launches Helpline To Clear Voters' Doubts Ahead Of SIR In Bengal
To maintain transparency and clarify doubts among people regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the Election Commission (EC) has launched voter helpline 1950, an official said.
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"Tie Them Up": Abhishek Banerjee's Advice To People Asked For Birth Certificates
Bengal's Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee called for a no-holds barred battle with the BJP today over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in the state, where assembly elections are due next year.
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Prashant Kishor Listed As Voter In Both Bihar, West Bengal
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor figures in the electoral rolls of both Bihar and West Bengal, an election official said on Tuesday.
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"No Hurdle": Poll Body On Carrying Out Electoral Roll Revision In Bengal
The Election Commission asserted there will be no hurdles in the implementation of special intensive revision of the voters' list in West Bengal
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Electoral Roll Revision In Bengal, Tamil Nadu But Not Assam? Election Commission Explains Why
Phase Two of the nationwide rollout of voter roll revision -- an exercise being undertaken after 21 years -- includes two states where assembly elections are due next year. But there is a third which is not included.
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Poll-Bound Bengal, Tamil Nadu Among 12 States In Voter List Revision Phase 2
The second phase of voter roll revisions will be held in 12 states and union territories - including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, both of whom will vote in high-profile elections next year - and will start after the election in Bihar next month.
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Poll Body Set For Nationwide Roll Revision? Sources Say 10 States In Phase 1
The date for nationwide rollout of Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls is expected to be announced tomorrow by the Election Commission.
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Man Caught With Stack Of 250 Voter ID Cards In Bengal, Detained
A man carrying around 250 voter ID cards was detained in Nadia district of Bengal, days before the Election Commission begins the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.
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Opinion | Who, Really, Is A 'Ghuspaithiya' In Bengal?
The 'naturalisation' of people who fled across the border before and after the creation of Bangladesh in 1971 has been a process in which the Congress, the CPI(M) and the Trinamool Congress have all been involved.
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Amid DMK Opposition, Voter List Revision Begins in Tamil Nadu
The Special Intensive Revision of voter lists or SIR was rolled out across multiple states today. Among them were Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu - states where assembly elections are due next year.
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Speaking In Bengali Does Not Mean Bangladeshi: Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a massive footmarch in Kolkata against the Special Intensive Revision of voter list that was rolled out by the Election Commission today across a number of states.
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BJP vs Trinamool Escalates Over Voter List Revision, Memo To Poll Body
The Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal has sparked a fierce political clash, with the BJP and the state's ruling Trinamool Congress accusing each other of voter manipulation.
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For Bengal Roll Revision, BJP Red Flags 5 of 12 Approved Documents
The BJP has written to the Election Commission, suggesting that extra caution be exercised for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in West Bengal.
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Prashant Kishor Wants Name Deleted From Bengal Voter List Amid Row: Sources
Days after he was sent a notice to explain his name appearing in voter lists in two states, Jan Suraaj party founder Prashant Kishor has submitted an application for its deletion in West Bengal, Election Commission sources have said.
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Bengal Man Attempts Suicide Fearing Name Will Be Removed From Rolls Over Typo
A farmer in West Bengal attempted suicide over fears that a spelling error in his voter id card may lead to his removal from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ahead of the crucial assembly elections next year.
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Poll Body Launches Helpline To Clear Voters' Doubts Ahead Of SIR In Bengal
To maintain transparency and clarify doubts among people regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, the Election Commission (EC) has launched voter helpline 1950, an official said.
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"Tie Them Up": Abhishek Banerjee's Advice To People Asked For Birth Certificates
Bengal's Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee called for a no-holds barred battle with the BJP today over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in the state, where assembly elections are due next year.
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Prashant Kishor Listed As Voter In Both Bihar, West Bengal
Poll strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor figures in the electoral rolls of both Bihar and West Bengal, an election official said on Tuesday.
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"No Hurdle": Poll Body On Carrying Out Electoral Roll Revision In Bengal
The Election Commission asserted there will be no hurdles in the implementation of special intensive revision of the voters' list in West Bengal
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Electoral Roll Revision In Bengal, Tamil Nadu But Not Assam? Election Commission Explains Why
Phase Two of the nationwide rollout of voter roll revision -- an exercise being undertaken after 21 years -- includes two states where assembly elections are due next year. But there is a third which is not included.
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Poll-Bound Bengal, Tamil Nadu Among 12 States In Voter List Revision Phase 2
The second phase of voter roll revisions will be held in 12 states and union territories - including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, both of whom will vote in high-profile elections next year - and will start after the election in Bihar next month.
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Poll Body Set For Nationwide Roll Revision? Sources Say 10 States In Phase 1
The date for nationwide rollout of Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls is expected to be announced tomorrow by the Election Commission.
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Man Caught With Stack Of 250 Voter ID Cards In Bengal, Detained
A man carrying around 250 voter ID cards was detained in Nadia district of Bengal, days before the Election Commission begins the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.
