Bengal Electoral Roll Revision: Key Facts and Deadlines
West Bengal's intensive electoral roll revision nears a key phase. Over 30 lakh voters may need hearings, while 54.6 lakh names face deletion. Know the important dates and documents required.
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Bengal SIR: 30 Lakh Voters Need Hearings to Stay on Rolls
West Bengal's electoral roll revision nears completion. Nearly 30 lakh 'unmapped' voters must attend hearings, while 54.6 lakh names face deletion. Final rolls to be published on Feb 14.
WBBSE fines 50 Bengal schools ₹5k/student for registration delay
WBBSE imposes ₹5000 per student penalty on 50 West Bengal government schools for delayed Madhyamik 2026 registrations. School heads call it harassment, cite fund crunch. Details inside.
WB CEO meets agencies Dec 11 to tackle poll money power
West Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal will meet 25 nodal agencies on December 11 to strategize against money power and malpractices for the 2026 Assembly elections. Key focus on seizures and preventive arrests.
Bengal Waqf Registration Deadline Ends, Kabir's Next Move Awaited
The deadline for registering Waqf properties on the central UMEED portal ends today in West Bengal. With only 10,000 of 80,480 properties registered, and suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir set to resign, a day of political and administrative action unfolds.
Bengal CEO Directs BLOs to Clean Voter List by Dec 11
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer mandates Booth Level Officers to re-verify forms and purge deceased or absent voters from electoral rolls by December 11. Shocking drop in clean booth reports.
BJP Schedules 13,000 Meetings in West Bengal for 2026
BJP announces a massive outreach with 13,000 meetings across West Bengal ahead of the 2026 state elections, focusing on development and booth-level clusters. Read more.
Modi to Bengal BJP: Keep Voter Roll Revision Transparent
PM Modi met Bengal BJP leaders, stressing a neutral, transparent voter list revision. He urged MPs to avoid divisive narratives and focus on organizational outreach. Read more.
Mamata gives Rs 2 lakh aid for SIR-panic deaths, hits out at BJP
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 2 lakh aid for families of 39 who died in SIR-panic, likens BJP-led Centre to British rulers. Get the latest political updates from Kolkata.
Mamata Announces Rs 2 Lakh for 39 SIR-Linked Deaths
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 2 lakh compensation for families of 39 individuals, including BLOs, whose deaths are linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Read the full story.
Election Commission Refutes Claims of Mass Voter Deletion
The Election Commission of India has filed an affidavit defending its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling allegations of mass disenfranchisement 'exaggerated and politically motivated.' Get the full details.
BJP MLAs, BLOs Clash at West Bengal CEO Office
Tension erupted as BJP MLAs visited the West Bengal CEO office, facing protests from BLOs demanding compensation and a two-month deferral of the electoral roll revision. Details inside.
BJP meets Bengal CEO as BLOs protest over workload
A BJP delegation led by Suvendu Adhikari met West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer in Kolkata. The visit coincided with protests by BLOs demanding deadline extension and compensation. Read the full story.
SIR Deadline Extended: BLOs Relieved, TMC Calls It Inadequate
Election Commission extends SIR deadline by one week. BLOs welcome relief but cite infrastructure issues, while TMC, BJP react. Get the full details on the electoral roll revision.
Bengal Election Officials Collapse During Electoral Work
Two West Bengal government officials involved in electoral roll revision hospitalized due to health crises. Family members blame excessive workload and Election Commission pressure for the incidents.
Bengal BLOs Struggle with Voter Form Refusals
Booth Level Officers across West Bengal face mounting challenges as voters refuse to return filled enumeration forms, forcing many to be marked 'not found'. Learn about the growing crisis affecting election revision.
ECI Extends Electoral Roll Revision to December 11
Election Commission extends Special Intensive Revision deadline to December 11 in 12 states including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu. Stay updated on voter list changes.
ECI Criticizes Bengal Govt for Delayed BLO Payments
Election Commission questions West Bengal government's delay in releasing enhanced ₹12,000 honorarium for Booth Level Officers. Learn why EC calls it 'very strange'.
Transgender Voting Rights at Risk in Bengal SIR Process
West Bengal's transgender community faces exclusion from voting rights due to documentation gaps and social stigma during Special Intensive Revision drive. Activists demand inclusive solutions.
West Bengal Raj Bhavan renamed Lok Bhavan
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose oversees historic renaming of Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, marking a symbolic shift in governance approach. Read more about this significant development.
4 BLOs Dead in Bengal During Electoral Roll Revision
Tragedy strikes as 55-year-old booth-level officer dies from cardiac arrest while struggling with technical issues during special intensive revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
EC Names Subrata Gupta Special Roll Observer for Bengal
Election Commission appoints retired bureaucrat Subrata Gupta as Special Roll Observer for West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision. 12 IAS officers also named as Electoral Roll Observers. Read full details.
West Bengal Student Credit Card Crosses 1 Lakh Loans
West Bengal's Student Credit Card scheme achieves a major milestone with over 1 lakh sanctioned loans, helping students pursue higher education with government-backed financial support.
Bengal Voter Roll Mapping Hits 95.7% in SIR
West Bengal's electoral roll mapping shows dramatic improvement, reaching 95.7% success rate in ongoing SIR exercise. Learn how delimitation and booth expansion affected initial figures.
Fourth BLO Death in Bengal Triggers Political Row
West Bengal reports fourth BLO death during SIR, sparking political blame game. Election Commission under scrutiny as safety concerns mount.
TMC's crucial Election Commission meeting faces suspense
Trinamool Congress leaves nothing to chance for Friday's Election Commission meeting amid West Bengal electoral roll protests. Will the 10-member delegation meet the poll watchdog?
Bengal Police Issues Warning on Fake Migrant Video
West Bengal Police warns against fake video claiming to show illegal immigrants leaving state. Learn facts about the misleading content and legal actions taken.
Congress' Bengal Dilemma: TMC vs BJP in 2026
After Bihar victory, BJP targets Bengal while Congress struggles for relevance. Mamata's solo stance and BJP's rise create perfect storm for Congress survival. Read analysis.
26 Lakh Bengal Voter Names Don't Match 2002 Records
Election Commission reveals 26 lakh West Bengal voter names don't match 2002 electoral rolls. Major discrepancies raise concerns about electoral integrity ahead of polls.
SC Seeks Responses on Electoral Roll Revision Petitions
Supreme Court separates petitions challenging electoral roll revision in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala. EC reports 50% digitization progress. Hearings scheduled for December.
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