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Bengal voters anxious over EC domicile rule

Bengal voters anxious over EC domicile rule

January 7, 2026, 06:41 PM - 4 min read

Following the publication of the draft voter list, notices were issued to so-called ‘no-map’ voters— those whose names, or the names of their family members, did not appear in the 2002 electoral roll.

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With the final voters' list set for publication on February 14, an official within the CEO’s office confirmed that they have already urged the Election Commission of India to strike these names from the rolls immediately.

Bengal CEO spots 14 voters with Bangladeshi passports

January 5, 2026, 03:01 PM - 2 min read

The investigation into these 14 individuals — located across North 24 Parganas, Nadia, and East Midnapore — shows a common pattern: they entered West Bengal on legitimate visas but simply never left once their stay expired.

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Man on oxygen support dies after SIR hearing in Bengal

Man on oxygen support dies after SIR hearing in Bengal

January 4, 2026, 08:28 PM - 3 min read

Jaynagar Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahabuddin Sheikh blamed the SIR process for the death.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - file image.

Mamata writes to ECI, flags ‘arbitrary’ SIR over WhatsApp

January 4, 2026, 08:11 PM - 3 min read

In her letter, the Chief Minister claimed that crucial decisions related to voter list revision are being taken without issuing any official notification, circular, or legal directive.

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Trinamool Congress (TMC) All India General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee addresses a gathering in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas of West Bengal on Friday.

TMC's Abhishek flags ‘dead’ voter issue, targets EC, Centre

January 2, 2026, 06:22 PM - 5 min read

Escalating his attack, Abhishek accused the Centre and the Election Commission of acting in tandem to disenfranchise voters.

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Swami Raghavananda Puri, who listed Sri Ramakrishna Dev and Sarada Devi as his parents on his voter registration.

Bengal SIR: Monk lists Ramakrishna, Sarada Devi as parents

January 1, 2026, 09:35 PM - 5 min read

A Siliguri monk was summoned by the Election Commission after listing spiritual leaders Sri Ramakrishna Dev and Sarada Devi as his parents on his voter registration. While the monk submitted all identity documents, the episode has sparked debate over faith, bureaucracy, and political overtones in Bengal.

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Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar (left) and West Bengal’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal.

Man dies fearing SIR hearing; complaint against CEC, WB CEO

December 31, 2025, 02:38 PM - 3 min read

The incident has sparked intense tension in Chautala village, located within the Para Assembly constituency.

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Deputy EC raises concern over voter list errors in WB

December 31, 2025, 12:07 AM - 2 min read

During the meeting, Bharti expressed concern over persistent errors in the SIR process, citing instances where 365 individuals were mapped under a single person’s name in some areas, while in others, 60–65 people were registered under the name of single  woman. Sources said Bharti questioned how the revision could be completed on time given such discrepancies, emphasising that delays could affect the timely conduct of elections.

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EC orders home SIR hearings for elderly, disabled voters in WB

December 30, 2025, 05:07 PM - 3 min read

Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, whose party had formally raised concerns about the physical strain on elderly voters, welcomed the change but urged the Commission to extend the same courtesy to those over 60 who suffer from serious medical conditions.

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EC roll observer’s car attacked in WB's South 24 Parganas

EC roll observer’s car attacked in WB's South 24 Parganas

December 29, 2025, 06:14 PM - 3 min read

As he conducted the inspection, more than a hundred people gathered on the school premises, prompting police from Usthi police station to rush to the spot to prevent further escalation.

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EC halts SIR hearing for ‘unmapped’ voters in Bengal

EC halts SIR hearing for ‘unmapped’ voters in Bengal

December 29, 2025, 04:11 PM - 3 min read

The order makes it clear that even if the commission’s central software has already generated hearing notices for these individuals, those notices should not be served or acted upon.

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TMC’s national General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee - file image.

Abhishek plans mega virtual meet with 10,000 BLAs

December 24, 2025, 05:52 PM - 3 min read

The meeting, scheduled for Friday after the Christmas holidays, follows clear instructions from Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee to ensure that no eligible voter in the state is excluded from the electoral roll during the SIR process.

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