4.98 lakh voters did not show up for SIR hearings, 1.63 lakh ‘ineligible’ electors flagged: West Bengal CEO
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Why in news
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer reported that 4.98 lakh voters missed special intensive revision (SIR) hearings and 1.63 lakh were flagged as ineligible.
Background
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearings in West Bengal concluded after a seven-day extension. The final voter list is scheduled for publication on February 28th.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact4.98 lakh electors did not attend the special intensive revision (SIR) hearings in West Bengal.
- Fact1.63 lakh voters were flagged as ineligible due to errors during the SIR process.
- PostManoj Kumar Agarwal is the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal.
- FactThe final voter list in West Bengal is scheduled for publication on February 28th.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of periodic electoral roll revisions in ensuring the integrity of the democratic process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Risks of 'ghost' voters or ineligible entries undermining the principle of universal adult suffrage
- Administrative bottleneck: Challenges in reaching rural populations for mandatory verification during intensive revision cycles
Keywords: electoral integrity · voter list revision · universal adult suffrage · administrative transparency
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