Dead, duplicates, and gone: Why are some leaders fighting to keep them in Bihar’s voter list?

IANS | July 22, 2025 6:55 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) In a development that has left political observers perplexed, a section of national and state leaders from certain political parties in Bihar is reportedly pushing for the inclusion of deceased, permanently shifted, duplicate, and untraceable voters in the draft electoral rolls—despite data emerging from the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) suggesting their ineligibility.

Rajasthan: Kithana locals recall Jagdeep Dhankhar’s lasting legacy

IANS | July 22, 2025 6:34 PM

Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation as Vice President of India, citing health concerns, has sent shockwaves across the nation and especially in his native district of Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. The announcement came unexpectedly on the very first day of the monsoon session of Parliament.

ECI flags 52 lakh anomalies ahead of August draft voter list release

IANS | July 22, 2025 6:23 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Election Commission of India has uncovered significant discrepancies in Bihar’s voter rolls as part of its ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, revealing that over 52 lakh electors are either deceased, have shifted constituencies, or are enrolled in multiple locations.

Pass resolutions against land pooling scheme: Sukhbir Badal to panchayats

IANS | July 22, 2025 5:34 PM

Ludhiana, July 22 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Tuesday appealed to panchayats affected by the Aam Aadmi Party’s 40,000-acre land pooling scheme to pass resolutions, saying they would not part with their land even as he made it clear the party would not allow one inch of land to be acquired.