PM Narendra Modi attended Aadi Thiruvathirai festival in Tamil Nadu, honoring Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I. During the event, he emphasized India’s anti-terrorism stance.

Petitioners have accused the Election Commission of India of conducting Bihar’s electoral roll revision in a fraudulent manner. Allegations include BLOs forging signatures, submitting forms for deceased individuals, and voters being enrolled without their knowledge or consent. Concerns are raised about transparency, accountability, and potential disenfranchisement, especially with the demand for citizenship proof for voter enrollment.

The INDIA bloc has strongly criticized the Election Commission’s ongoing voter deletion process, citing opacity and flawed data. They allege that over 63 lakh voters are at risk of disenfranchisement due to inconsistencies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The opposition demands an immediate halt, warning of the potential exclusion of nearly 2 crore people and threatening democratic participation.