ECI appoints five senior IAS officers as Special Roll Observers for SIR in West Bengal
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed five senior IAS officers as Special Roll Observers (SROs) to oversee the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal.
Background
The ECI appointed Kumar Ravi Kant Singh, Niraj Kumar Bansod, Krishna Kumar Nirala, Alok Tiwari, and Pankaj Yadav as SROs. The SIR exercise commenced on November 4th and is scheduled to conclude with the final voters' list release on February 14th, 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- FactSIR: Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal began on November 4th
- FactFinal voters' list release date for the SIR exercise is February 14th, 2026
- PostSRO: Special Roll Observers are senior IAS officers appointed to ensure scrutiny and transparency in electoral roll preparation
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Transparency mechanism: Role of Special Roll Observers in preventing duplicate entries and 'ghost' voters
- Administrative integrity: Ensuring impartial scrutiny of voter eligibility during intensive revision cycles
Keywords: Electoral Integrity · Transparency · Administrative Oversight · Constitutional Mandate
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