ECI Begins Phased Publication of Post-SIR Rolls in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India has started the phased publication of post-Special Summary Revision (SIR) electoral rolls in West Bengal, with 1.18 lakh names deleted in Bankura.

28 Feb, 07:14 — 28 Feb, 07:26

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Why this matters

The publication of updated voter rolls is a crucial step in preparing for upcoming elections, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the democratic process. The deletion of a significant number of names, as reported, highlights the ongoing efforts to remove duplicate or ineligible voters and can impact electoral outcomes. This process follows the Special Summary Revision (SIR), which aims to update the electoral database.

Key entitiesElection Commission of India (ECI)West Bengal Bankura Cooch Behar

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What sources agree on

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun the phased publication of post-Special Summary Revision (SIR) voter rolls in West Bengal.
The publication of voter rolls is being conducted district-wise.

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The ECI has begun phased publication of post-SIR rolls in West Bengal.

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Hard copies of the updated rolls were put up in districts including Bankura and Cooch Behar.

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The lists were yet to be made available online on the designated EC portals and mobile application.

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1.18 lakh names were deleted in Bankura.

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Draft rolls published on Dec 16 had already seen the WEB electorate shrink from 7.66 crore to 7.08 crore.

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Over 58 lakh names were deleted during the first phase of SIR.

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Hard copies of the updated rolls were put up in districts including Bankura and Cooch Behar, even as the lists were yet to be made available online on designated EC portals and mobile application.

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The draft rolls published on December 16 had already seen the West Bengal electorate shrink from 7.66 crore to 7.08 crore, with over 58 lakh names deleted during the first phase of SIR.

Reportedhindustan-times

Missinghindu

1.18 lakh names were deleted in Bankura.

Reportedhindu

Missinghindustan-times

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hinduMostly Factual36d ago