SIR exercise
Coverage of SIR exercise in the Nexus archive.
- Forum for Electoral Integrity urges NHRC to probe alleged discriminatory voter deletions under ECI’s SIR exercise
The Forum for Electoral Integrity has urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to investigate alleged discriminatory voter deletions under the Election Commission of India's (ECI) SIR exercise. The request focuses on concerns about the fairness of voter list updates during the SIR process.
- Mysuru: State SVEEP Nodal Officer inspects Voter Facilitation Centre
The State SVEEP Nodal Officer, Mr. Vastrad, inspected a Voter Facilitation Centre in Mysuru. He reviewed public facilities, application processes, document verification, and the progress of the SIR exercise.
- BJP seeks transparent electoral roll revision in N.R. constituency in Mysuru
BJP seeks transparent electoral roll revision in N.R. constituency in Mysuru. District Collector assures action after a delegation led by Mysuru MP raises concerns over the SIR exercise.
- Kumaraswamy alleges fresh SIR irregularities in Karnataka; plans to approach ECI
Kumaraswamy, a JD(S) leader, alleges irregularities during the SIR exercise in Karnataka's Yeshwanthpur constituency, claiming officials were influenced by the local MLA instead of adhering to ECI procedures. He plans to approach the ECI with the issue.
- Karnataka CEO directs BLOs to strictly follow guidelines for door-to-door SIR exercise after complaints
Karnataka's CEO instructed Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to strictly adhere to guidelines for a door-to-door SIR exercise following complaints. A social media video showed a Booth Level Agent (BLA) accompanying a BLO and distributing political pamphlets during house visits.
- Protocol violations alleged as SIR exercise enters third day in Karnataka
Protocol violations are alleged as the SIR exercise enters its third day in Karnataka. The article highlights concerns over adherence to procedures during the exercise.
- Telangana HC asks ECI to consider Urdu forms in SIR exercise
The Telangana High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider using Urdu forms in the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SIR) exercise. A social worker from Karimnagar district petitioned the court, challenging the exclusive use of Telugu in enumeration forms.
- SIR exercise must be monitored closely, says Asghar Chulbul
Asghar Chulbul emphasizes the need for close monitoring of the SIR exercise. He advises citizens to carefully complete the enumeration form and obtain an official acknowledgment, highlighting the receipt as an important submission record.
- Hariprasad asks Congress cadre to safeguard voters during SIR exercise
Hariprasad has directed Congress party members to safeguard voters during the SIR exercise. The instruction emphasizes ensuring voter protection during the process.
- SIR exercise begins in Telangana; BLOs visit houses to distribute Enumeration Forms
The SIR exercise has begun in Telangana, with Block Level Officers (BLOs) visiting households to distribute Enumeration Forms. Residents can verify their names in the voters list via the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Telangana website.
- TDP raises concerns over vote-mapping in SIR exercise
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has raised concerns regarding vote-mapping activities during the SIR exercise. The party's objections focus on potential issues with the mapping process.
- Stay vigilant during SIR exercise, Jagan tells YSRCP cadres
Jagan urges YSRCP cadres to remain vigilant during the SIR exercise. He accuses the ruling dispensation of misusing authority to remove names of YSRCP supporters.