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BJP reveals why Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination form for RS seat was rejected

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 10:36 IST

Natarajan's nomination for the third Rajya Sabha seat from MP was rejected by the Returning Officer (RO).

Manipur BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi files nomination for RS poll

Polling, if required, will take place on June 18 from 9am to 4pm, with counting of votes scheduled to begin at 5pm the same day. (Adhikarimayum (A.) Sarda Devi | Facebook)

Published on Jun 8, 2026 06:43 IST

ECI rolls out ₹6,000 bonus for BLOs as SIR third phase begins

Representational image

Published on Jun 5, 2026 01:02 IST

Is apex court’s confidence in SIR exercise misplaced?

The Court did not halt the exercise during hearings, allowing it to proceed even as large-scale exclusions were reported close to polling. By the time the final verdict arrived, state elections had already concluded, rendering the challenge fait accompli . (HT Archive)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 15:23 IST

ECI announces schedule for Rajya Sabha, state legislative councils elections

As per ECI, the polling for all elections will be held on June 18 from 8am to 4pm. The counting of votes will be held from 5pm onwards on the same day.

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 10:45 IST

SIR 2026: Gurugram to start voter verification drive from June 5 across district

(Representative image) Over 15.55 lakh voters are registered in the district. BLOs will make multiple household visits to verify details and assist with enrolment. (ANI)

Published on May 30, 2026 02:35 IST

EC acted within powers in SIR exercise, Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court backed ECI’s SIR exercise and rejected pleas challenging electoral roll revision.

Updated on May 28, 2026 05:24 IST

Panipat lawyer has activist background, took part in 2020–21 farmers’ agitation

Sudhir Jakhar (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on May 28, 2026 02:14 IST

Right to vote is ‘constitutional’ but not absolute: Supreme Court in SIR verdict

The Supreme Court held that verification requirements and periodic revision of voter lists are intrinsic to preserving electoral integrity.

Updated on May 28, 2026 01:53 IST

SIR clears a legal hurdle

The fate of 2.71 million people disenfranchised by the process in Bengal — a dubious first since independence — still hangs in the balance. For no fault of theirs, these people have been stripped of a right only due to the paucity of time and a face-off between ECI and the then Bengal government. (PTI)

Published on May 27, 2026 14:40 IST

SC validates nationwide SIR, says electoral integrity cannot be compromised

The court said that the ECI was empowered to undertake such a special exercise. (ANI)

Published on May 27, 2026 06:08 IST

SC judgment today on SIR exercise challenge

SC judgment today on SIR exercise challenge

Published on May 27, 2026 01:30 IST

Bihar biennial Council polls announced, NDA set to gain

Bihar Legislative Council building (HT FILE)

Published on May 26, 2026 21:42 IST

Neelam Meena becomes the first woman chief electoral officer of West Bengal

The state government sent the names of three senior IAS officers including Meena. (File Photo)

Published on May 25, 2026 14:03 IST

TMC vs BJP row escalates after Falta re-poll; Abhishek and Suvendu trade barbs

Abhishek Banerjee was not the only one trading remarks. Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari also launched attacks at the TMC.

Updated on May 25, 2026 04:51 IST

Maharashtra SIR: Voters will have to prove their nationality, clarifies ECI

Noida, India - December 01, 2025: Voters fill out their Special Intensive Revision (SIR) forms at a BLO camp set up at Government Adarsh Primary School in Sector 12, in Noida, India, on Monday ,December 01, 2025. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Published on May 22, 2026 23:44 IST

Rajya Sabha elections announced across 10 states; All you need to know

The EC also announced bypolls for one seat each for the council of states from Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

Updated on May 22, 2026 12:15 IST

Uttar Pradesh political circles abuzz with talk of early assembly elections by January 2027

The Election Commission of India conducted elections to Uttar Pradesh’s outgoing 18th assembly in February-March 2022. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on May 22, 2026 02:58 IST

Civic body polls: EVMs sent from Raj: EC to HC; state poll panel opposes switch from ballot papers

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that requisite electronic voting machines (EVMs) for May 26 municipal elections in Punjab have been dispatched from Rajasthan and could reach Chandigarh/Mohali by Thursday night. (PTI File)

chandigarh news

Published on May 22, 2026 24:50 IST

PMC write to ECI seeking clarification on carrying out civic works during poll code

Pune, India - Nov. 27, 2019: Medical student accident spot. Road repair work done by PMC road department at katraj in Pune, India, on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. (Photo by Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

Published on May 21, 2026 23:56 IST

Punjab civic body polls: Can provide EVMs in 2-3 days, EC tells HC

After hearing arguments, the bench of chief justice Sheel Nagu and justice Sanjiv Berry kept the matter for hearing tomorrow while asking the SEC counsel to clear their stand.

chandigarh news

Published on May 21, 2026 02:38 IST

Special intensive revision of electoral rolls to kick off in Ludhiana from June 15

The draft publication of electoral rolls will be released on July 31. (HT File)

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Published on May 18, 2026 23:02 IST

Legislative council polls on June 18, Mahayuti expected to dominate

Legislative council polls on June 18, Mahayuti expected to dominate

Published on May 18, 2026 22:12 IST

Punjab CEO meets political parties, urges prompt appointment of BLAs

Punjab chief electoral officer (CEO) Anindita Mitra on Friday held a meeting with representatives of political parties, and urged them to appoint booth level agents (BLAs) at the earliest. (HT)

chandigarh news

Published on May 16, 2026 02:36 IST

10 million voters expected to be deleted after Maharashtra SIR

Document verification in process under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral polls.

Updated on May 16, 2026 03:02 IST

Chandigarh completes 70% voter mapping, focus shifts to remaining 30%

The qualifying date for the revision has been fixed as July 1, 2026. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on May 16, 2026 24:46 IST

Special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Chandigarh from June 15

Chandigarh, which is a single parliamentary constituency, has around five lakh registered electors spread across 614 polling stations at 210 locations. (HT File)

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Published on May 15, 2026 02:40 IST

Election Commission begins third phase of SIR across 16 states, 3 UTs

The Election Commission announced the rollout of the SIR Phase III of electoral rolls across 16 states and 3 UTs

Updated on May 15, 2026 02:22 IST

SC flags ‘executive veto’ in CEC appointment

SC flags ‘executive veto’ in CEC appointment

Published on May 15, 2026 01:22 IST

SIR in Punjab from June 15, final electoral rolls to be published on Oct 1: CEO

Census duty kits being distributed to the employees in Government Rajindra College in Bathinda. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)

chandigarh news

Published on May 15, 2026 24:50 IST

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