How to Check and Correct Your Name in West Bengal Voter List: Complete Guide to Electoral Roll Verification

Citizens who have been erroneously excluded from the voter list have the right to file objections and seek corrections.

Following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) aimed at eliminating errors and duplicate entries, approximately 58 lakh names have been removed from West Bengal's draft voter list. Among these removals, 24 lakh individuals were categorized as "dead," 19 lakh as "relocated," 12 lakh as "missing," and 1.3 lakh as "duplicate."

Citizens who believe they have been wrongfully excluded can submit objections and request corrections. The finalized list is scheduled for publication in February of the coming year, after which Assembly elections are anticipated. It's worth noting that the last SIR in Bengal was conducted in 2002.

Draft electoral rolls have also been released for Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep. Information regarding deleted voters can be accessed on the websites of the respective Chief Electoral Officers.

To verify your name in the draft voter list, you can visit the Election Commission website at voters.eci.gov.in or your state's Chief Electoral Officer's website. For instance, Bengal residents can check at ceowestbengal.wb.gov.in/asd_sir, while those in Rajasthan can visit election.rajasthan.gov.in.

You may also check directly at your polling station with the Booth-Level Officer (BLO), who maintains a copy of the electoral rolls.

Alternatively, the ECINET mobile application allows you to search using your name and EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) number.

If you discover your name is missing from the voter list, you should submit a claim or objection to the Election Commission. This involves completing Form 6 (Voter Registration) and attaching Annexure IV (Declaration Form) along with documents that verify your identity and residence.

Submissions can be made online through voters.eci.gov.in or via the ECINET app, or offline through your local BLO.

Draft rolls may contain errors such as spelling mistakes, age discrepancies, or incorrect details. It's important to understand these are not final and can be corrected through the claims process using Form 8. BLOs are available to provide assistance if needed.

The period for submitting claims and objections begins December 16 and concludes January 15, 2026. The final electoral rolls will be published on February 14, 2026.

The Special Intensive Revision is an initiative conducted by the Election Commission to update and purify electoral rolls. According to the poll body, this process aims to add eligible voters and remove ineligible ones, including those who have passed away, relocated, or have duplicate entries. The process typically includes house-to-house verification conducted by BLOs.

All Indian citizens who turn 18 on or before January 1, 2026, should be included in the rolls. The SIR verification encompasses eligible voters, new applicants, and those who have changed residences.

Various forms are available for different purposes: Form 6 for adding your name; Form 7 for removing your name (if incorrectly included); and Form 8 for making corrections to details such as name, address, age, gender, or EPIC information. These forms can be submitted online, through the application, or offline via your BLO during the designated claims period.