electoral revision process
West Bengal Draft Electoral Rolls: Election Commission to Release Revised Voter List Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 am CST
The Election Commission of India is set to publish draft electoral rolls for West Bengal following a Special Intensive Revision process, with over 58 lakh names marked for potential deletion. The publication initiates a claims and objections phase continuing into February 2026, as authorities prepare for the upcoming assembly elections amid political scrutiny over constituency-wise voter deletions.
West Bengal Election Commission Identifies 14 Lakh Uncollectable SIR Forms Due to Absent, Deceased, or Relocated Voters
Nov 26, 2025 07:45 am CST
The Election Commission has identified nearly 14 lakh uncollectable SIR forms in West Bengal, representing voters who are absent, duplicate, deceased, or permanently relocated. This number increased from 10.33 lakh on Monday to 13.92 lakh by Tuesday noon, with officials expecting further increases. Over 80,600 Booth Level Officers are working on this electoral revision exercise, with three BLOs having died during the ongoing process.