A draft voter list has been published today in West Bengal following the first phase of a Systematic Revision (SIR) process. This initial phase covered 7 crore 66 lakhs 37 thousand 529 voters across the region.
Voter List Updates
The SIR process involved a review of existing voter data, resulting in significant changes to the rolls. More than 58 lakhs names have been removed due to voters being absent, having shifted residence, being deceased, or being identified as duplicates.
Additionally, 31 lakhs 38 thousand 374 voters could not be immediately mapped to the 2002 voter lists. These individuals will be contacted for a hearing, which began today and is scheduled to continue until February 7th, 2026.
Accessing the Draft List and Making Corrections
Individuals can access the draft voter list through multiple channels, including the voters.eci.gov.in website, the ECINET app, the Election Commission of India website, the CEO West Bengal website, and local government offices – including Block Development Offices (BDO), Sub-Divisional Offices (SDO), District Magistrate (DM) offices, and district websites.
Those whose names are not on the draft rolls can submit Form 6 to the relevant Block Level Officer (BLO) or through the online platforms mentioned above. The final electoral rolls are slated for publication on February 14th, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SIR process?
The SIR process is a Systematic Revision of electoral rolls, involving review and updates to voter lists.
How can I check if my name is on the draft voter list?
The draft list can be accessed at voters.eci.gov.in, the ECINET app, the Election Commission and CEO West Bengal website, BDO, SDO, DM or local government office and the district website.
What is the deadline to address discrepancies in the voter list?
Hearings for voters not mapped to the 2002 list will continue until February 7th, 2026, and the final electoral rolls will be published on February 14th, 2026.
How important is it for citizens to verify their information on the voter list and participate in the revision process?
