BJP Takes Proactive Steps in Electoral Roll Oversight
The Bharatiya Janata Party has established a specialized national coordination team to closely monitor the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the country. This seven-member committee has been tasked with identifying discrepancies and addressing challenges faced by Booth Level Officers during this crucial electoral preparation phase.
Committee Composition and Leadership
Heading this significant initiative is BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, who will lead a diverse team of party leaders. The committee includes prominent members such as Dr K Laxman, K Annamalai, Om Prakash Dhankhar, Alka Gurjar, Dr Anirban Ganguly, and Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. This diverse representation ensures comprehensive coverage of different regions and perspectives.
The panel has already commenced its field operations, demonstrating the urgency and importance the BJP places on this electoral exercise. Dr Anirban Ganguly visited Nadia district in West Bengal recently to assess the revision process firsthand. This state assumes particular significance as it prepares for elections next year, where the BJP aims to challenge Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress, which has held power for three consecutive terms.
Electoral Roll Revision Timeline and Progress
The Election Commission's Phase 2 of the Special Intensive Revision, which began on November 4, spans nine states and three Union Territories. This phase follows a similar exercise conducted earlier in Bihar before the state's recently concluded assembly polls. The entire process is scheduled to conclude with the publication of final voter lists on February 7, 2026.
According to recent Election Commission data, the revision process has achieved substantial progress. By November 28, 99.43% of enumeration forms had been distributed, reaching over 50 crore electors across the participating states and Union Territories. The massive operation involves 5,32,828 Booth Level Officers supported by 11,40,598 BLO Assistants (BLAs) handling ground-level distribution and collection activities.
Uttar Pradesh leads in form distribution volume with an impressive 15,39,93,688 forms handed out to eligible voters. Meanwhile, the digitization process has reached 74.1% completion nationwide. Lakshadweep has achieved full digitization of all its 57,813 forms, while Uttar Pradesh currently shows the lowest digitization rate at 54.97%, representing 8,48,82,670 forms processed digitally.
Addressing Challenges and Ensuring Accuracy
The formation of the BJP monitoring committee comes amid reports of BLO deaths and resignations in some areas, attributed primarily to excessive work pressure. The committee's mandate includes identifying such operational challenges and ensuring smooth implementation of the revision process.
The committee will maintain its focus on West Bengal until December 1, given the state's upcoming electoral significance. Meanwhile, the review process in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has already been completed, marking the first successful implementation of the committee's oversight responsibilities.
This proactive approach by the BJP underscores the critical importance the party places on electoral roll accuracy and transparency. As India prepares for future elections, ensuring comprehensive and error-free voter lists remains paramount for maintaining the integrity of the democratic process.
