9 months ago
Rajasthan Warns of Voter List Scam
The Rajasthan Police have warned about a cyber scam targeting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
Cybercriminals are sending fake messages to trick people into filling out forms, claiming their names will be deleted from the voter list.
The police advise people to be cautious and only use official government websites or meet their Booth Level Officer (BLO) for updates.
Meanwhile, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal has issued detailed instructions to ensure accurate voter lists, extending deadlines for uploading enumeration forms.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has flagged 2,208 polling booths with unusual data, seeking reports to verify the integrity of the voter list.
The opposition has raised concerns about the process, demanding audits and re-examinations.
Rajasthan Police warn about a cyber scam targeting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
Cybercriminals send fake messages with links to a supposed enumeration form, claiming names will be deleted from the voter list.
Public advised to meet Booth Level Officers (BLOs) directly and use only official government websites for SIR updates.
The deadline for uploading SIR enumeration forms in West Bengal has been extended from December 4 to December 11.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has flagged 2,208 polling booths with zero uncollectable forms, seeking detailed reports for verification.
- Who
- Rajasthan Police, Cybercriminals, Chief Electoral Officer (West Bengal), Election Commission of India (ECI)
- What
- Warning about a cyber scam related to Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists and directives for accurate voter list updates
- Where
- Rajasthan and West Bengal, India
- When
- During the ongoing SIR exercise, with deadlines extended to December 11
- Why
- To prevent fraud, ensure public awareness, and maintain accurate voter lists
Government and Authorities
Opposition and Critics
Integrity of Voter List
Government and Authorities
Government officials emphasize the importance of accurate and error-free voter lists, ensuring no eligible voter is left out and all entries are verified.
Opposition and Critics
Opposition parties, like the BJP, question the integrity of the voter list, demanding re-examination and audits due to concerns over clean rolls and unusual data patterns.
Key facts
- Location
- Rajasthan, India
- Scam Type
- Cyber fraud
- Target
- Voter card updates
- Advisory Source
- Rajasthan Police
- Official Channel
- Government websites and BLOs
- Deadline Extension
- December 4 to December 11
- Expected Deletions
- 43.30 lakh names
- Booths Under Scrutiny
- 2,208 booths with zero uncollectable forms
Timeline
Bihar's SIR success spurs nationwide rollout.
ECI announces nationwide SIR on 2025-07-25.
Rajasthan initiates SIR on 2025-09-17.
Door-to-door SIR in Rajasthan exposes opportunity for cybercrime.
Rajasthan Police warn of SIR-targeted cyber scam.
Quotes
Senior ECI official
A senior official of the Election Commission of India
“It is highly unusual for such a large number of booths to return flawless data. After 100 per cent digitisation, these 2,208 booths showed not a single uncollectable form. The ECI has asked for detailed reports by Tuesday morning.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
CEO issues detailed directives to DMs after SIR deadline extension
ECI flags 2,208 booths with ‘zero deaths’, seeks urgent reports
Expected deletion of names from voters’ list crosses 43 lakh
SIR in Delhi likely to be announced soon? What every resident must know
Cyber criminals using SIR to defraud people, Rajasthan police warn
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