West Bengal SIR draft electoral roll: How to check your name in voter list
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Elections, ECI & electoral reforms· Prelims·
Why in news
The Election Commission of India (ECI) released the updated draft electoral rolls for West Bengal following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Background
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) resulted in the deletion of over 58 lakh names from the West Bengal electoral roll. The revised list now includes 7,08,16,631 voters, down from the previous count of 7,66,37,529.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe revised West Bengal electoral roll includes 7,08,16,631 voters.
- FactOver 58 lakh names were deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
- BodyThe Election Commission of India (ECI) is the body responsible for releasing and updating electoral rolls.
- FactThe public has until January 15, 2026, to file claims and objections regarding the draft rolls.
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: Preventing 'ghost voters' and duplicate entries to ensure one person, one vote
- Inclusivity vs Accuracy: Balancing the removal of ineligible entries with the right to suffrage for eligible citizens
Keywords: electoral integrity · Special Intensive Revision · voter list · democratic process · transparency
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