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SIR hearings begin as South 24 Parganas logs most discrepancies

SIR hearings begin as South 24 Parganas logs most discrepancies

December 17, 2025, 02:28 PM - 4 min read

South 24 Parganas leads the state in the category of mismatch in the father’s name, with as many as 9,33,872 forms flagged. In contrast, Kalimpong district recorded the lowest number of such cases at 44,020.

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Nearly 42 lakh names deleted from Rajasthan draft voter list

Nearly 42 lakh names deleted from Rajasthan draft voter list

December 16, 2025, 07:19 PM - 2 min read

"As on 16.12.2025, out of 5,46,56,215 electors, 5,04,71,396 electors have submitted their enumeration forms, reflecting overwhelming participation in the first phase of SIR," Mahajan said, adding that the highest number of voter deletions occurred in Jaipur.

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The Bengal SIR exercise, which began on December 4 and concluded on December 11, was notable for reports of an exodus of illegal Bangladeshis and protests from booth-level officers (BLOs) regarding harsh timelines and excessive work pressure.

EC releases Bengal's SIR draft list, 58 lakh names deleted

December 16, 2025, 01:03 PM - 3 min read

It has been learnt that more 57,604 names may get deleted. Those excluded, however, retain the right to submit their claims using Form 6 along with supporting documents.

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In the case of Kerala, the ECI said the schedule was revised earlier and the Enumeration Period was slated for December 18, 2025, while the draft Electoral Roll would be published on December 23, 2025

EC extends SIR timeline in 5 states and Andaman & Nicobar

December 11, 2025, 09:19 PM - 2 min read

There is no change in the schedule for West Bengal, said the Election Commission of India (ECI)

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WB SIR finds 56 lakh uncollected forms, 24 lakh dead voters

December 9, 2025, 08:37 PM - 3 min read

The Commission clarified that “uncollected forms” refer to entries that cannot be verified or incorporated into the draft roll under any circumstances.

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EC appoints 5 more observers as SIR deadline nears in Bengal

EC appoints 5 more observers as SIR deadline nears in Bengal

December 8, 2025, 08:47 PM - 3 min read

The Commission had earlier deployed 13 Special Roll Observers, who have already begun visiting districts to review the progress of the SIR exercise.

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ECI stresses on detailed progeny mapping in Bengal SIR

ECI stresses on detailed progeny mapping in Bengal SIR

December 7, 2025, 03:27 PM - 3 min read

Sources within the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, indicated that the ECI is emphasising this minute mapping following instances where the names of the parents of some voters in the current list differed from those in the 2002 list.

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79 tribals skip SIR registration in Bengal

79 tribals skip SIR registration in Bengal

December 6, 2025, 09:26 PM - 2 min read

One resident was reportedly quoted as saying, "We do not walk on two legs. When we have registered our names with the Majhi Sarkar, we will not remain as citizens of the Indian government."

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'You’ve dug your grave in Bengal by conducting SIR': Mamata to BJP

'You’ve dug your grave in WB by conducting SIR': Mamata to BJP

December 3, 2025, 03:51 PM - 4 min read

Speaking at a public rally in minority-dominated Gazole, Malda, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo claimed that the BJP had attempted to “capture Bengal before the elections.”

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - file image.

Mamata hits out at Centre over ‘forced’ SIR drive

December 2, 2025, 07:08 PM - 4 min read

At the administrative meeting, Mamata presented the state’s 14-year development report card, listing achievements across sectors while simultaneously accusing the BJP-led central government of using the SIR to secure its vote bank through the Election Commission.

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Bengal CEO pulls up booths with zero returned forms

Bengal CEO pulls up booths with zero returned forms

December 2, 2025, 12:41 PM - 3 min read

The Commission has instructed that booths with uncollected forms between zero and twenty must be given special attention. The discovery of 2,208 booths with no returned forms prompted the immediate issuance of the new directive.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - file image.

Mamata to scale up anti-SIR protest in Bengal

December 1, 2025, 04:30 PM - 3 min read

TMC leaders confirmed the decision to hold consecutive rallies in Malda and Murshidabad on December 3 and 4, followed by Cooch Behar on December 9.

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