Facing Heat over SIR, EC Moves to Address Lapses, Announces Slew of Measures
Booth officers will visit homes and upload documents as the commission says notices for unmapped or discrepant voters need not trigger routine hearings.
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Breaking News: SIR Row Intensifies as EC Eases Process, BJP CMs Gear Up to Counter Opposition
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" dir="auto" data-start="144" data-end="591">The controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has entered a new phase, with political tensions escalating across the country. Opposition parties have intensified their attack on Chief Election Commissioner <span class="contents" data-content-reference-start="400" data-content-reference-end="439"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underli…
Unanimous on SIR, EC eases voter hearings, enrolment
The Election Commission has endorsed its decisions on nationwide Special Intensive Revision and additional citizen convenience measures. Booth Level Officers will visit homes to assist persons with discrepancies in their voter registration. The Commission will review the ECINET website for compliance with regulations and will propose necessary upgrades. A special focus will be placed on registering younger voters and addressing pending reports.
Amid SIR Row, ECI Eases Process With Doorstep Verification and Online Hearings for Voters
The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced a series of measures to simplify the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including doorstep verification for voters who receive notices, greater use of online hearings and special assistance for vulnerable groups. The Commission also decided to set up a committee to review its ECINET portal and check whether the system complies with the relevant laws and rules. The c…
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