Mamata Banerjee Slams CEC, Questions Immunity in Poll Panel Law
Mamata Banerjee slammed CEC Gyanesh Kumar as “Vanish Kumar,” questioning immunity provisions under the 2023 law and alleging voters’ rights were erased by the Election Commission.
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Mamata Banerjee slammed CEC Gyanesh Kumar as “Vanish Kumar,” questioning immunity provisions under the 2023 law and alleging voters’ rights were erased by the Election Commission.
Delhi NGO flagged lapses in homeless voter enrolment, with only 747 applications received during SIR camps, raising concerns over outreach and inclusion in electoral rolls.
J&K Assembly reignited debate on statehood and Article 370, with Omar Abdullah’s resolution highlighting constitutional changes shaping the region’s evolving status within India.
Delhi High Court rejected bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in 2020 riots conspiracy case, citing serious allegations under UAPA provisions.
Indian Coast Guard seized ₹3,000 crore worth drugs from an Iranian boat in Arabian Sea, detaining five Pakistani nationals in a joint operation with Gujarat ATS.
LeT commander Hashim Moosa was killed in Budgam during a joint Army, Police, and CRPF operation, marking a major blow to militant activity in Kashmir.
BJP accused Congress and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy of trying to divide Hindus with remarks on Lord Rama and Lord Shiva, sparking fresh political controversy.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh declared the party is not part of the INDIA bloc, skipping its meeting, while backing impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Opposition INDIA bloc will march to the Election Commission on October 6, hold ‘Save Democracy’ rallies nationwide, and demand ballot papers replace EVMs amid vote theft allegations.
Retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal, 70, was found murdered at his Bhopal home; police suspect domestic help involvement, investigation underway into motive and circumstances.
Police booked 20 Congress workers, arresting six, for attempt to murder after defacing CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Agra house, sparking opposition outrage over “false charges.”
ECI launched special enrolment camps in Delhi colleges to boost youth voter registration, extending claims till October 30, with final electoral roll due December 4.
Four CISF personnel were killed in a firing incident at the Sewa Project in Kathua, J&K; investigations underway as details of the tragedy emerge.
A self‑help group worker was raped and assaulted in Begusarai hotel; video circulated online, sparking outrage and Opposition claims of law and order collapse in Bihar.
CBI arrested Nirav Modi’s aide Sandeep Mistry after UAE extradition in the ₹6,498 crore PNB scam, remanding him to judicial custody till October 6.
Transpersons in Chennai defended Tamil film ‘Dorothy’ against online backlash, saying it authentically portrays their lived experiences and promotes inclusivity despite homophobic criticism.
Supreme Court agreed to hear next week a plea seeking suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of unilateral authority within the Election Commission of India
Rahul Gandhi told the CWC that only Congress can defeat BJP, citing PM Modi’s remark, while urging stronger push on the “vote chori” campaign.
Smriti Irani accused Congress of undermining democracy by retaining deceased and duplicate voters in rolls, defending the Election Commission amid the ongoing SIR controversy.
ongress CWC demanded Modi, Shah, and CEC resignations over poll expose, accusing ECI of withholding data, ahead of INDIA bloc’s first strategy meet in Delhi.