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SIR: Political parties save the day as BLOs navigate unfamiliar territories to decide the electors’ fate

SIR: Political parties save the day as BLOs navigate unfamiliar territories to decide the electors’ fate

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Enrolment of citizens in the ongoing process for the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls could be only as successful as the Booth Level Officer is competent, or the elector is informed. House to house distribution of enumeration forms which has entered 10th day on Saturday amply proves the same. The only exceptions are the areas where political parties are actively participating to get to as many voters as possible. In majority of the areas, the BLOs are clueless about the areas and houses to be covered. Drawn from several departments which hardly have any public contact, they are unable to understand the vague maps given to them on the mobile app. Instead, several are visiting only the houses from where they are receiving calls, or those that the Booth Level Agents of political parties are taking them to. BLOs are drawn from 10-15 departments including Urban Development, Health, Women & Child Welfare, Education, Revenue, and even Road and Buildings. They have all kinds of job descriptions, such as record assistants, junior and senior …

T’gana Cong leaders told to be on alert against SIR voter deletions

T’gana Cong leaders told to be on alert against SIR voter deletions

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Hyderabad With the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls all set to commence in Telangana on Thursday, the ruling Congress in the state has sounded an alert to all its leaders and cadre at the ground level, asking them to be on toes to see that there is no large scale deletion of genuine voters. T’gana Cong leaders told to be on alert against SIR voter deletions Addressing the party functionaries through a zoom conference on Wednesday, chief minister A Revanth Reddy warned the party leaders against being complacent and showing negligence during the SIR exercise, set to commence on Thursday, “Leaders who fail to perform their responsibilities will be given 10 days to improve, failing which they will be replaced. They must ensure extensive awareness campaigns in villages with the support of sarpanches and grassroots workers,” the chief minister said. The virtual meeting was attended by Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud, AICC in-charge for Telangana Meenakshi Natarajan, deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, AICC secretary Sachin Sawant, ministers, MLAs, …

ECI rolls out ₹6,000 bonus for BLOs as SIR third phase begins

ECI rolls out ₹6,000 bonus for BLOs as SIR third phase begins

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a one-time additional payment of ₹6,000 each for Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and their supervisors engaged in the ongoing third phase of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a move aimed at recognising their contribution in the process, EC officials said.The incentive was first introduced for Bihar, the pilot state for the extensive exercise. ECI rolls out ₹6,000 bonus for BLOs as SIR third phase begins “We have increased the allowance for BLO after the pilot project implementation in Bihar. This will motivate them to perform their duties to the best of their ability,” a senior ECI official said. In August 2025, the Commission had doubled BLO remuneration from ₹6,000 to ₹12,000 per year, while salaries of BLO supervisors were raised from ₹12,000 to ₹18,000. This was the first revision since 2015. The third phase, ordered on May 14, 2026, across 16 states and three Union territories, is currently underway in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur, where enumeration began on May 30. Together, the four states …

Election Commission begins third phase of SIR across 16 states, 3 UTs

Election Commission begins third phase of SIR across 16 states, 3 UTs

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed the chief electoral officers of 16 states and 3 Union Territories to commence the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a controversial exercise that will cover 367 million people between the end of May and the beginning of December as part of a staggered schedule. The Election Commission announced the rollout of the SIR Phase III of electoral rolls across 16 states and 3 UTs (Hindustan Times) Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were kept out of the current phase due to ongoing census operations and weather conditions in snow-bound areas, as per the official order issued by the ECI. First launched in Bihar late last year, SIR triggered a major electoral and legal controversy, especially after it led to the disenfranchisement of 2.71 million people in West Bengal during assembly polls last month. “I appeal to all electors to enthusiastically participate in the Phase III of Special Intensive Revision and fill their Enumeration Forms. SIR is being conducted with …

Party has left the building: The rise of parallel politics in Bengal

Party has left the building: The rise of parallel politics in Bengal

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We had walked into a village in Jalpaiguri tucked between the Jaldhaka river and the Sonakhalo forest in North Bengal. Before we could speak, a woman asked us, “Are you from I-PAC?” Parties have not disappeared but have been functionally repurposed, with a parallel informational and mobilisational infrastructure built alongside them (PTI FILE) The question was unhesitating. It was also the most precise diagnosis of West Bengal’s contemporary politics. She did not ask what I-PAC was saying, or whether we knew anyone there. She asked whether we were from it. Confronted with outsiders showing up in a remote village to ask political questions, the most plausible explanation for her was that we belonged to a political consultancy. That misidentification tells something fundamental about how parties interact with voters. It would not have been possible five years ago. It is possible now because the political consultancy has acquired an organisational density and ground presence in West Bengal that has made it indistinguishable with — and in the everyday cognition of voters, possibly more substantial than — …

T’gana Cong leaders told to be on alert against SIR voter deletions

Verify before deletions in electoral roll: Odisha CEO directs EROs| India News

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New Delhi: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R.S. Gopalan has ordered all Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) across the state to undertake a proper verification before names of about 9.8 lakh voters deleted from the electoral rolls, officials aware of the matter said. Verify before deletions in electoral roll: Odisha CEO directs EROs The CEO has specifically asked them to put on hold the scrutiny of two lakh people who have lodged complaints of wrongful removal from the electoral roll. It is also directed to verify at least 50 per cent of the cases, an official said. Senior officials in the CEO’s office said that “a large number of complaints have been received, including cases where voters were found to be present at their addresses and instances where BLOs did not conduct field visits or proper verification before recommending deletions.” Speaking on the matter, Gopalan said, “The Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have identified around 9.8 lakh names across the state for deletion from the rolls on account of deaths and shifting of residences. They have submitted their …

BJD MP Patra raises concerns over alleged deletion of 9.8 lakh voters in Odisha

BJD MP Patra raises concerns over alleged deletion of 9.8 lakh voters in Odisha

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Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday raised serious concerns about the possible deletion of nearly 9.8 lakh voters in Odisha. The issue is linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, reported ANI. “9.8 lakh electors deleted in pre-SIR exercise in Odisha”: BJD MP Sasmit Patra urges inquiry, transparency Read @ANI Story| https://t.co/rKNysi5A0s #SasmitPatra #Odisha #SIR pic.twitter.com/VbdlJREgIw — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) April 21, 2026 In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Patra urged the Election Commission to ensure that no voter is removed without proper जांच (inquiry) and transparency, reported ANI. Concerns over process and transparency Patra said that while updating electoral rolls is important, the scale and method of the current exercise are worrying. He noted, “approximately 9.8 lakh electors have been identified for potential deletion… the scale, pattern, and process raise serious concerns.” He also claimed there is early evidence suggesting possible irregularities. According to him, there is a “real risk of wrongful disenfranchisement,” meaning eligible voters could be …

West Bengal: Over 7 lakh new voters added ahead of elections

West Bengal: Over 7 lakh new voters added ahead of elections

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Around seven lakh new voters have been added to the West Bengal electoral rolls ahead of the assembly polls, with the EC yet to disclose the age or gender break-up of this additional electorate, officials said. Around 3.22 lakh of these new electors will vote in the first phase, while the remaining nearly 3.88 lakh voters will exercise their franchise in the second phase, a senior official of the poll body said on Saturday. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

5.18 crore names cut from voter lists across 12 states as SIR phase two wraps up| India News

5.18 crore names cut from voter lists across 12 states as SIR phase two wraps up| India News

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As the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise wraps up, around 5.18 crore names have been removed from electoral rolls across 12 states and union territories. With the final rolls of Uttar Pradesh released on Friday, the second phase of the exercise has been completed. (File photo) Based on a report by news agency PTI, Election Commission data shows that, in addition to other deletions, around 60 lakh dead names have been removed. After the second phase of the exercise, the voter lists now stand at 45.81 crore names, which is a 10.2 per cent reduction. As per EC data, as many as 66,88,636 deceased electors were removed from electoral rolls. Of this, the maximum names were removed from Uttar Pradesh – 25.47 lakh. Around 24.16 lakh names of deceased people were also removed from West Bengal’s voter lists. With the final rolls of Uttar Pradesh released on Friday, the second phase of the exercise has been completed. The second phase of SIR was carried out in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil …