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West Bengal Removes 7.6% Voters From Electoral Roll: 1.6 Crore Under Scrutiny For Discrepancies
Dec 17, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal has completed phase 1 of its Special Intensive Revision exercise, removing 58 lakh voters (7.6%) from electoral rolls due to deaths, relocations, or duplications. Additionally, 1.67 crore voters face scrutiny for logical discrepancies including mismatched father's names, improper age differences with relatives, and gender inconsistencies. This marks the first digitally conducted electoral revision in the state, with hearings scheduled for affected voters to present documentation supporting their registration status.
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Supports Electoral Roll Clean-Up Ahead of Assembly Elections
Dec 17, 2025 05:48 pm CST
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose endorses the Election Commission's voter re-verification drive that removed 58 lakh names from electoral rolls, claiming it caused 'reverse migration' of illegal immigrants. The Governor also called for judicial inquiry into the Lionel Messi visit controversy and discussed his anti-corruption campaign for West Bengal.
How to Check and Correct Your Name in West Bengal Voter List: Complete Guide to Electoral Roll Verification
Dec 17, 2025 04:27 pm CST
A comprehensive guide for citizens to verify their inclusion in West Bengal's draft voter list after 58 lakh names were removed during Special Intensive Revision. Learn how to check your voter status, submit claims if wrongfully excluded, and correct errors in your details before the final electoral roll publication in February 2026.
West Bengal Electoral Purge: Mamata's Bhabanipur Records 4X More Voter Deletions Than Adhikari's Nandigram
Dec 13, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process has revealed striking disparities in voter deletions across West Bengal constituencies, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seeing nearly four times more removals than Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari's Nandigram. This comprehensive electoral purge, affecting over 58 lakh voters statewide, has intensified political tensions as Bengal approaches the 2026 Assembly elections, with both TMC and BJP scrutinizing the implications of these significant changes to the voter base.
Amit Shah Defends Electoral Reforms: "No Voting Rights for Infiltrators Despite Opposition Claims"
Dec 11, 2025 08:43 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defended the government's electoral reform policies in Parliament, addressing opposition allegations about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Shah emphasized the constitutional mandate for voter verification, rejected claims of electoral manipulation, and firmly stated the Modi government will prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining voting rights while preserving India's democratic integrity.
Trinamool MP Mimics PM Modi in Parliament While Criticizing Voter List Revision Process
Dec 09, 2025 08:04 pm CST
Kalyan Banerjee, Trinamool MP, mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a parliamentary discussion on electoral reforms, criticizing the government's claims about infiltrators in Bihar and questioning the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process that he claims is designed to delete voters rather than authenticate them. Banerjee argued that removing voters from electoral rolls undermines democratic principles and criticized digital verification methods for determining family relationships.
Election Commission Identifies Three West Bengal Polling Booths With 100% "Progeny" Voters Requiring Review
Dec 04, 2025 01:13 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has ordered a review of three anomalous polling booths in West Bengal where 100% of voters are classified as "progeny" voters with no "self" voters present. This unusual situation, discovered during the Special Intensive Revision process, has raised concerns about potential irregularities in Cooch Behar, Hooghly, and South 24 Parganas districts, prompting official investigation and potential disciplinary action.
Assam Election Official's Emotional Tribute to Zubeen Garg: Refusing to Mark Beloved Singer as 'Dead Voter'
Dec 03, 2025 01:19 am CST
An Assam election official made headlines by refusing to mark popular singer Zubeen Garg as deceased in the electoral rolls during a routine verification process. The Booth Level Officer instead wrote "May you remain immortal forever" on Garg's voter entry, showcasing the deep emotional connection many Assamese people still feel toward the cultural icon even after his passing. This touching gesture during the Special Revision of electoral rolls has resonated across social media after being shared by Garg's family.
West Bengal Poll Officials Stage Massive Protest Over Working Conditions and Mental Health Concerns
Dec 01, 2025 06:14 pm CST
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal organized a significant protest against poor working conditions and mental health issues during voter list revisions. The demonstration highlights growing concerns about election worker welfare across India, with multiple reported deaths and resignations amid increasing political tensions between Trinamool Congress and BJP over the Special Intensive Revision process.
Maharashtra Local Body Elections 2025: 242 Municipal Councils and 46 Nagar Panchayats to Vote on December 2
Dec 01, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Maharashtra will hold local body elections on December 2 for 242 municipal councils and 46 nagar panchayats, marking the first phase of Supreme Court-mandated polls. With over 1.07 crore eligible voters deciding the fate of 6,859 members and 288 presidents, these elections serve as a political barometer following the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's recent assembly election triumph. Results will be announced on December 3.
