West Bengal SIR: Hearings for 32 lakh ‘unmapped’ electors to begin on December 27
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Why in news
The Election Commission of India is initiating a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal to verify the electoral rolls of approximately 32 lakh 'unmapped' electors.
Background
The hearing phase for verifying identification documents and authenticity will run from December 27, 2025, to February 7, 2026. Over 80,000 booth-level officers and other officials are participating in the verification process across West Bengal.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections and maintaining electoral rolls.
- FactThe Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal targets nearly 32 lakh 'unmapped' electors.
- FactThe hearing phase for the SIR is scheduled to conclude on February 7, 2026.
- PostManoj Kumar Agarwal is the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process and preventing electoral fraud.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Preventing 'ghost' voters and duplicate entries through rigorous document verification
- Administrative logistics: Challenges in mobilizing large-scale booth-level officers for state-wide intensive revisions
Keywords: Electoral Roll · Special Intensive Revision · Democracy · Voter Verification · Administrative Integrity
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