West Bengal Begins First Electoral Roll Revision in 23 Years Amid Technical Challenges and Political Tensions

Nov 04, 2025 11:07 pm CST

West Bengal has launched its first Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 23 years, deploying 80,000+ booth-level officers for house-to-house verification ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. The month-long process faces technical glitches and staffing challenges, while political tensions rise between TMC and BJP over the revision's timing and purpose.