The Election Commission of India (ECI), through the Chief Electoral Office (CEO) of Bengal, has launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. As of 8 pm on November 11, more than 6.56 crore enumeration forms (85.71% of the total) have already been distributed across West Bengal. However, many eligible voters are asking one urgent question: Is my name safe?

Being excluded from the final list (to be published on February 7, 2026) means immediate disenfranchisement until the next major revision in 2026. Senior officials have clarified that the SIR is a constitutional exercise, carried out under powers granted by Parliament. It is not a discretionary measure but a legal requirement to ensure accuracy and transparency in the voter list.

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