‘Uncollectable’ forms of ineligible voters in West Bengal crosses 57.5 lakhs, dead voters over 24 lakhs
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) appointed five senior IAS officers and one retired officer to monitor the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal to address over 57.5 lakh uncollectable enumeration forms.
Background
The ECI identified over 57.5 lakh uncollectable enumeration forms in West Bengal, which include dead, duplicate, absent, and shifted voters. Out of these, over 24 lakh voters were specifically identified as deceased.
Facts for Prelims
- FactOver 57.5 lakh uncollectable enumeration forms were identified in West Bengal during the Special Intensive Revision.
- FactOver 24 lakh voters were identified as deceased in the West Bengal electoral roll revision.
- PostManoj Kumar Agarwal serves as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal.
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
- Data integrity: Risks of 'ghost voters' and duplicate entries undermining electoral transparency
- Logistical hurdles: Challenges in identifying and removing deceased or shifted voters in high-density regions
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Democracy · Transparency · Voter Identification
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