The Election Commission will run a month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha from May 30 to June 28, with training for booth-level officers and agents held from May 20 to 29. Booth-level officers will conduct door-to-door verification, while rationalisation of polling stations will be completed by June 28. Draft rolls will be published on July 5, and claims and objections can be filed until August 4, leading to final rolls on September 6.
With Bengal set for Phase 2 polling on April 29, election authorities are prioritizing strict voter identification and booth security. Police have arrested over 500 individuals with criminal backgrounds, while Quick Response Teams will patrol Kolkata’s narrow lanes on motorbikes. Sensitive polling booths will be monitored closely through surveillance cameras to prevent disruptions.
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