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EC launches SIR Phase III nationwide excluding JK Ladakh and Himachal, with door verification for 36 73 crore voters

EC launches SIR Phase III nationwide excluding JK Ladakh and Himachal, with door verification for 36 73 crore voters

The Election Commission of India on Thursday rolled out Phase III of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise across 16 states and three Union Territories, aiming to clean and update electoral rolls ahead of future polls. The nationwide phase will not run in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh; their schedule will come later due to the completion of Census work and snowbound conditions. Door-to-door verification will involve 3.94 lakh booth-level officers and 3.42 lakh party agents.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
ECI launches SIR Phase 3 voter list revision for 36 crore electors

ECI launches SIR Phase 3 voter list revision for 36 crore electors

The Election Commission of India has announced Special Intensive Revision SIR Phase III for electoral rolls across 16 states and three union territories, covering over 36 crore electors. The exercise aims to verify and clean up the rolls in a phased manner, with Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka among the major regions included in this round.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026

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Ex Calcutta HC CJ T S Sivagnanam clears 1777 voter disputes before quitting SIR tribunal

Ex Calcutta HC CJ T S Sivagnanam clears 1777 voter disputes before quitting SIR tribunal

Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam cleared 1,777 appeals related to deletions from voter lists in West Bengal and dismissed 60 appeals challenging new voter inclusions. Appointed by the Election Commission, he handled cases across multiple districts at the SIR appellate tribunal. His disposal speed has sparked scrutiny of performance across similar tribunals.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
BJP Claims Voter Names From 25 Years Ago Were Kept Over Mamata Banerjee Protest

BJP Claims Voter Names From 25 Years Ago Were Kept Over Mamata Banerjee Protest

BJP candidate Rudranil Ghosh alleges that West Bengal officials failed to delete voter names dating back 25 years because Mamata Banerjee protested the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. The claim comes as the second phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections sees turnout near 40% by 11 am, with BJP aiming to strengthen its presence beyond its traditional base.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
Bengal’s southern battleground 91 seats across 24 Parganas Kolkata and Howrah

Bengal’s southern battleground 91 seats across 24 Parganas Kolkata and Howrah

West Bengal’s election fight may come down to the southern belt: North and South 24 Parganas alongside Kolkata and Howrah. With 91 assembly seats at stake, the TMC is defending its core base while the BJP pushes to break in. Revisions to voter lists are adding unpredictability, heightening what’s already a high-stakes contest for the road to power.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
Bengal voter lists shed names as anger rises and Kolkata vote nears

Bengal voter lists shed names as anger rises and Kolkata vote nears

West Bengal’s voter lists have reportedly removed many names, sparking outrage, allegations of conspiracy, and fears of deliberate disenfranchisement. While some residents suspect political sabotage ahead of the upcoming Kolkata vote, the commentary argues the damage may stem from administrative errors. The fallout echoes across India, with millions potentially impacted before voters head to the polls.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026

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Supreme Court tells West Bengal voters to fight deletions in tribunals instead

Supreme Court tells West Bengal voters to fight deletions in tribunals instead

The Supreme Court declined a plea over deletions from West Bengal’s voter rolls and directed affected individuals to challenge the removals before appellate tribunals. This includes election duty officers who discovered their names missing. The court cited a low disposal rate for voter cases at tribunals, explaining the need for the prescribed route.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Supreme Court pushes West Bengal voter list fixes after record turnout in first phase

Supreme Court pushes West Bengal voter list fixes after record turnout in first phase

After strong voter turnout in West Bengal’s first phase, the Supreme Court has ordered appellate tribunals to fast-track urgent additions to voter lists. People left out of the rolls can seek redressal through 19 appointed tribunals. The court will later consider broader questions about the right to remain on electoral rolls, tightening access to voting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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