voter deletion
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.
Trinamool Councillor Protests at Crematorium After Being Declared "Dead" in Electoral Rolls
Dec 17, 2025 12:06 am CST
A Trinamool Congress councillor in West Bengal made a dramatic protest by visiting a crematorium after discovering his name listed among the deceased in draft electoral rolls. Surya Dey's demonstration highlights widespread concerns about the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise that has removed over 58 lakh names from voter lists ahead of upcoming state elections.
58 Lakh Names Deleted from West Bengal Voter List: Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Assembly Polls
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 pm CST
West Bengal faces political controversy as 58 lakh names are deleted from the draft voter list during Special Intensive Revision. With 24 lakh marked "dead," 19 lakh "relocated," and others categorized as "missing" or "duplicate," the Trinamool Congress alleges BJP conspiracy while the opposition claims the ruling party protects illegal voters. The final list will be published in February ahead of Assembly elections.
Election Commission Refutes "False" Claims of Mass Voter Deletion in West Bengal: Supreme Court Submission
Dec 01, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Election Commission has filed an affidavit with the Supreme Court denying allegations of large-scale voter deletion in West Bengal, calling these claims false and politically motivated. The Commission defended its Special Intensive Revision process as constitutional and necessary, reporting that nearly 100% of voters have received forms with over 70% already completed. The Supreme Court will hear challenges to this electoral revision on December 9, with the Commission emphasizing that proper legal procedures are being followed with special provisions for vulnerable voters.
Election Commission Extends Voter List Cleanup Deadline in 12 States Amid BLO Pressure
Nov 30, 2025 03:40 pm CST
The Election Commission has extended the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise deadline to February 14 across 12 states and Union Territories. Opposition parties have requested better planning amid reports of immense pressure on booth level officers, with some BLO suicides reported. In Bengal, where elections are approaching, the EC has identified 18.70 lakh dead voters and estimates approximately 35 lakh voters may be removed from draft lists.
Rajasthan's Electoral Purge: 24 Lakh Voters Face Removal Under Special Intensive Revision Process
Nov 29, 2025 07:24 pm CST
Over 24 lakh voters in Rajasthan may be removed from electoral rolls as the Special Intensive Revision exercise compares current voter data with 2002 records. Unmapped voters must provide documentation by December to maintain their registration, with Jaipur reporting the highest number of potentially affected individuals. The final electoral roll will be published in February 2026 after the claims process concludes.
Supreme Court Demands Evidence on Wrongful Deletion of Bihar Voters Before Intervention
Oct 08, 2025 12:36 am CST
The Supreme Court has requested concrete evidence of wrongful voter deletions in Bihar's electoral rolls, asking petitioners to provide affidavits for 100-200 affected individuals. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi expressed confusion over the Election Commission's process, particularly concerning the 3.66 lakh deleted names, emphasizing that court intervention requires proof of actual wrongful deletion. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
Gender Disparity in Bihar's Electoral Roll: Women Voters Face 6.1% Decline Ahead of Elections
Oct 03, 2025 07:43 pm CST
The Election Commission of India's final electoral roll for Bihar reveals a significant gender disparity in voter deletions, with women voters experiencing a 6.1% decline (22.7 lakh) compared to men's 3.8% (15.5 lakh). This reduction, concentrated in border districts like Gopalganj and Madhubani, could significantly impact upcoming elections given the previous contest's narrow margin of just 11,150 votes between major alliances.
BJP Refutes Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' Claims After Bihar's Final Voter List Publication
Oct 01, 2025 06:11 pm CST
The BJP has launched a strong counterattack against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party following the Election Commission's release of Bihar's final voter list. BJP's IT chief Amit Malviya pointed out that Congress filed no formal objections during the Special Intensive Revision process, despite Gandhi's allegations of voter manipulation. With 47 lakh voters removed from the electoral roll, Congress leaders continue to question the revision's transparency while the Election Commission maintains the process was legitimate.
On Aadhaar For Voter Roll Change, Sources In Poll Body Clarify Timing
Sep 24, 2025 10:40 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has made it mandatory to provide an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for any online voter addition, deletion, or modification requests. Applicants must now provide their Aadhaar-linked number to process their applications