Special Intensive Revision
Inside the Life of Booth Level Officers: Balancing Election Duties, Teaching, and Family Responsibilities
Dec 04, 2025 08:34 pm CST
This in-depth examination follows Karuna Aggarwal, a government school teacher serving as a Booth Level Officer in Noida during India's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. The article reveals the daily challenges faced by 5.3 lakh BLOs across 12 states as they balance multiple responsibilities while working to ensure electoral accuracy under significant time pressure, highlighting both systemic issues and personal sacrifices in service of India's democratic process.
Family Reunited After 26 Years: How Electoral Process SIR Brought Son Back to Parents in West Bengal
Dec 04, 2025 01:53 pm CST
After 26 years of separation, an elderly couple in West Bengal has been reunited with their son through the Special Intensive Revision electoral process. Their son had fled home due to business debts, but a booth-level officer's discovery during voter registration connected the family again, bringing closure to decades of uncertainty and heartache.
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.
Mamata Banerjee Condemns SIR as Amit Shah's Strategic Move to Overthrow Bengal Government
Dec 03, 2025 07:06 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists as a calculated strategy to topple her government ahead of Assembly polls. Speaking in Malda, she highlighted concerns over rushed implementation, claiming 39 deaths related to SIR while reassuring residents they won't face detention camps. The political confrontation intensifies as Shah maintains the process is necessary to prevent infiltration and protect democratic integrity.
River Erosion Crisis in Bengal: How Malda Residents Face Displacement and Voter Disenfranchisement
Dec 03, 2025 01:13 am CST
In Bengal's Malda district, thousands of residents displaced by Ganges and Fulahar river erosion now face a critical challenge: potential exclusion from voter lists during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process. With homes, villages, and documentation washed away, these displaced individuals struggle to establish their electoral identity while political tensions rise between Trinamool Congress and BJP over responsibility for their plight.
Supreme Court Rebukes Prashant Bhushan for Calling Election Commission a "Despot" During SIR Voter List Hearing
Dec 02, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan faced objection from Chief Justice Surya Kant in the Supreme Court after referring to the Election Commission as a potential "despot" during arguments challenging the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. The case highlights growing concerns over BLO working conditions, with multiple officials reportedly dying from work-related stress while implementing the controversial voter verification exercise.
Supreme Court Deems Kerala's Request to Extend SIR Form Deadline as "Just and Fair"
Dec 02, 2025 07:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court has advised the Election Commission to consider Kerala's petition to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form submission deadline beyond December 11, citing the state's upcoming local body elections. With 98.8% of forms distributed and 80% digitized, the court noted the request was "just and fair" to accommodate government employees involved in electoral duties.
Government Agrees to Parliamentary Debate on Electoral Reforms and Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls
Dec 02, 2025 04:31 pm CST
The Indian government has agreed to the opposition's demands for a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, focusing on the controversial Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. Opposition parties led by Congress and Trinamool have criticized the process, alleging it could illegally remove legitimate voters. The controversy has extended to concerns about pressure on booth-level officers, with protests occurring outside the Election Commission's Kolkata office.
Kiren Rijiju Open to Electoral Reform Discussions in Rajya Sabha But Requests More Preparation Time
Dec 02, 2025 02:43 am CST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated in the Rajya Sabha that the government is willing to discuss Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and electoral reforms, but requested additional time for preparation. Opposition parties, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded immediate discussions, resulting in their walkout when the timeline request was denied. The Election Commission has announced SIR in multiple states, particularly those approaching 2026 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.