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EC orders probe after foreign nationals allegedly voted in Tamil Nadu polls 10 held in Chennai

EC orders probe after foreign nationals allegedly voted in Tamil Nadu polls 10 held in Chennai

The Election Commission has ordered an inquiry into allegations that foreign nationals “deceitfully” voted in Tamil Nadu’s April 23 Assembly election. The action followed a police report after ten foreign nationals were arrested while trying to board flights, with indelible ink noticed on their fingers by airport staff. Police say the detainees, from Sri Lanka, the UK, and Canada, allegedly used fraudulent Indian ID documents to cast votes. The Central Crime Branch is investigating under EC voting rules.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
TMC leader arrested days before Falta re poll as EC timelines tighten and violence charges surface

TMC leader arrested days before Falta re poll as EC timelines tighten and violence charges surface

With Falta set for re-election on May 21 and results due May 24, West Bengal politics is heating up. Local police arrested Saidul Khan, a Trinamool Congress leader and vice-president of the Falta Panchayat Samiti, linking him to charges of attempted murder and inciting political violence after a Friday night raid. The move comes as the BJP now governs the state after ousting the TMC, and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to campaign ahead of the vote.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026

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Odisha SIR electoral roll drive runs May 30 to June 28 with final list out September 6

Odisha SIR electoral roll drive runs May 30 to June 28 with final list out September 6

The Election Commission will run a month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha from May 30 to June 28, with training for booth-level officers and agents held from May 20 to 29. Booth-level officers will conduct door-to-door verification, while rationalisation of polling stations will be completed by June 28. Draft rolls will be published on July 5, and claims and objections can be filed until August 4, leading to final rolls on September 6.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Supreme Court asks Centre why election panel is a political show not real independence

Supreme Court asks Centre why election panel is a political show not real independence

The Supreme Court has questioned the Centre’s approach to appointing Election Commission of India commissioners, stressing that independence must be visible as well as real. During hearings challenging the Election Commissioners Act, 2023, judges Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma targeted the selection committee’s composition, arguing the Opposition role is effectively symbolic and a neutral selector is needed. The bench also questioned why the CJI was excluded and asked the attorney general to keep records ready, including for recent selections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
EC launches SIR Phase III nationwide excluding JK Ladakh and Himachal, with door verification for 36 73 crore voters

EC launches SIR Phase III nationwide excluding JK Ladakh and Himachal, with door verification for 36 73 crore voters

The Election Commission of India on Thursday rolled out Phase III of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise across 16 states and three Union Territories, aiming to clean and update electoral rolls ahead of future polls. The nationwide phase will not run in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh; their schedule will come later due to the completion of Census work and snowbound conditions. Door-to-door verification will involve 3.94 lakh booth-level officers and 3.42 lakh party agents.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Election Commission launches special electoral roll revision in Maharashtra for 9.86 crore voters

Election Commission launches special electoral roll revision in Maharashtra for 9.86 crore voters

The Election Commission of India has announced a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Maharashtra, with Booth Level Officers set to visit nearly 9.86 crore voters’ homes for verification. Political parties will support the process to improve accuracy. The exercise includes training, house-to-house checks, and the publication of draft and final electoral rolls to keep voter lists updated.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Rahul Gandhi slams West Bengal appointments as BJP and EC turn it into a chor bazaar

Rahul Gandhi slams West Bengal appointments as BJP and EC turn it into a chor bazaar

Rahul Gandhi attacked West Bengal’s recent appointments, alleging they were driven by the BJP with the Election Commission’s involvement. Using the phrase “chor bazaar,” he implied a perverse incentive structure where larger wrongdoing leads to larger rewards. The remark escalates Congress’s political pressure on state governance and election-linked institutions, setting up sharper confrontations ahead.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
EC to launch phase III SIR updating rolls for 40 crore voters across 22 states and UTs soon

EC to launch phase III SIR updating rolls for 40 crore voters across 22 states and UTs soon

The Election Commission is gearing up to begin Phase III of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the coming days. The exercise will cover the remaining 22 states and Union Territories, updating rolls for nearly 40 crore electors. The move comes after assembly elections have been completed, setting the stage for an updated voter database.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Supreme Court lets Mamata Banerjee file fresh pleas over SIR-linked vote margin controversy

Supreme Court lets Mamata Banerjee file fresh pleas over SIR-linked vote margin controversy

The Supreme Court has allowed Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress leaders to file fresh petitions related to West Bengal election outcomes. The move comes after concerns that in some constituencies, voter deletions from revised electoral rolls linked to SIR may have been larger than the winning margins. The court’s observation follows a dispute over the Election Commission’s voter roll revision and points affected parties toward election-law remedies.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana Misses Oath Over Missing Certificate of Election

Tamil Nadu Minister Keerthana Misses Oath Over Missing Certificate of Election

Tamil Nadu minister S Keerthana couldn’t take her oath as an MLA in the State Assembly on Monday because she failed to present her Certificate of Election, a mandatory requirement. Assembly officials asked for the document before allowing her to proceed. She was elected from Sivakasi, and was the last minister invited to take the oath.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026

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Ex Calcutta HC CJ T S Sivagnanam clears 1777 voter disputes before quitting SIR tribunal

Ex Calcutta HC CJ T S Sivagnanam clears 1777 voter disputes before quitting SIR tribunal

Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam cleared 1,777 appeals related to deletions from voter lists in West Bengal and dismissed 60 appeals challenging new voter inclusions. Appointed by the Election Commission, he handled cases across multiple districts at the SIR appellate tribunal. His disposal speed has sparked scrutiny of performance across similar tribunals.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
TMC hits back at EC after Suvendu Adhikari sworn in West Bengal CM raises fraud claims

TMC hits back at EC after Suvendu Adhikari sworn in West Bengal CM raises fraud claims

After Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal Chief Minister, TMC leaders immediately alleged large-scale electoral fraud, including disenfranchisement of voters. Abhishek Banerjee also accused institutions and the Election Commission of acting in a partisan manner. The party further alleged post-poll violence against its workers and vowed to stay a strong opposition in both Delhi and West Bengal.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Women outvote men in assembly polls yet women MLAs remain rare across states, EC data shows

Women outvote men in assembly polls yet women MLAs remain rare across states, EC data shows

Election Commission data points to record engagement in recent assembly polls, with women voting more than men and West Bengal topping polling percentages. But the follow-through is uneven: women elected as MLAs still remain low in states including Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala. Third-gender candidates were limited and faced defeat.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Ex Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam quits election name appeals tribunal

Ex Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam quits election name appeals tribunal

Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam has resigned from a special Election Commission tribunal that hears appeals over names removed from electoral rolls. Appointed among 19 former judges, Sivagnanam previously ordered reinstatement of a Congress candidate’s name, a decision later tied to that candidate winning an election from Farakka.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026

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SC slams delay on CEC EC law calling it tyranny of the elected

SC slams delay on CEC EC law calling it tyranny of the elected

The Supreme Court, led by a two-judge bench, criticized Parliament for failing to enact a law on appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners even after a 2023 court direction. The bench described the delay as the “tyranny of the elected,” highlighting how electoral governance rules remain unsettled due to legislative non-action.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Security outside Abhishek Banerjee home reduced after TMC defeat BJP win ends long rule

Security outside Abhishek Banerjee home reduced after TMC defeat BJP win ends long rule

Security outside TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Kolkata residence has been scaled down, with locals saying the atmosphere has turned calmer and residents feel more free to move. The change follows the BJP’s major assembly election victory that ended the TMC’s long rule in West Bengal. Meanwhile, the Election Commission has issued strict warnings against any post-poll violence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Opposition rallies behind Mamata Banerjee as Sanjay Raut alleges EC and Centre subversion

Opposition rallies behind Mamata Banerjee as Sanjay Raut alleges EC and Centre subversion

Sanjay Raut of the NCP (SP) backed Mamata Banerjee’s decision not to resign as West Bengal Chief Minister, alleging democratic processes were subverted. He accused the Centre and central agencies of being misused to tilt the assembly poll result, while targeting the Election Commission’s conduct as partisan. Banerjee, meanwhile, says the verdict was engineered.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Election Commission notifies new West Bengal assembly paving way for BJP government after landslide win

Election Commission notifies new West Bengal assembly paving way for BJP government after landslide win

The Election Commission has officially notified the constitution of a new West Bengal assembly, formally closing the election process. The notification was sent to the governor, a constitutional move that clears the way for government formation following the BJP’s landslide victory. The EC also stated the polls were held freely, fairly, and transparently, endorsing the electoral conduct.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026

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BJP Bengal warns workers of zero tolerance on post election violence

BJP Bengal warns workers of zero tolerance on post election violence

BJP Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya issued a stark warning to party workers, pledging zero tolerance for post-election violence and threatening stringent action. He cautioned against vandalising TMC offices and called for a more civil political culture in the state. The Election Commission of India has also asked authorities to ensure zero tolerance for violence after the polls.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign calling Bengal verdict a conspiracy BJP fires back hard

Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign calling Bengal verdict a conspiracy BJP fires back hard

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she will not resign after the election results, alleging a conspiracy behind the outcome. She accused the Election Commission of India and the BJP of manipulating the results and claimed her party’s seats were “looted.” BJP leaders responded sharply, saying her remarks have made her a “laughing stock.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
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