Archive · 1 Feb 2026
EC Sets Deadline for SIR Hearings
The Election Commission has told West Bengal to finish all meetings about updating the voter list by February 7.
The final list will be published on February 14.
The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, has written many letters saying the process is causing problems and even deaths.
She thinks the way the list is being updated is not fair and is asking the Election Commission to change it.
A group from her party will meet with the Election Commission on February 2 to talk about these issues.
Election Commission sets a seven-day deadline to complete SIR hearings in West Bengal by February 7.
Final electoral roll publication scheduled for February 14.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges 140 deaths and legal issues with the SIR process.
TMC delegation to meet with the Election Commission on February 2 to discuss concerns.
Allegations include deployment of 8,100 micro-observers without proper training or legal authority.
- Who
- Election Commission of India and West Bengal Government
- What
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal
- When
- Hearings to be completed by February 7, final roll publication on February 14
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To update and finalize the electoral rolls after receiving claims, objections, and enrollment forms.
West Bengal Government
Election Commission of India
Deployment of Micro-Observers
West Bengal Government
Alleges that the deployment of 8,100 micro-observers is without adequate training or statutory backing, causing inconvenience and deaths.
Election Commission of India
Has not publicly responded to the allegations but directed the completion of SIR hearings within seven days.
SIR Process and Methodology
West Bengal Government
Claims the SIR process is mechanical, driven by technicalities, and results in errors due to AI translation of old electoral rolls.
Election Commission of India
Has not publicly responded to the allegations but issued directives to complete the hearings by February 7.
Legal Authority of Observers
West Bengal Government
Questions the legal authority of micro-observers and alleges manipulation of data on the ECI portal.
Election Commission of India
Has not publicly responded to the allegations but directed the completion of SIR hearings within seven days.
- Deadline for Hearings
- February 7
- Final Electoral Roll Publication
- February 14
- Pending Notices Deadline
- January 31
- Service of Notices Deadline
- February 1
- TMC Delegation Meeting
- February 2 at 4 pm
- Alleged Deaths Due to SIR
- 140
- Micro-Observers Deployed
- 8,100
- Names Deleted in First Phase
- 58 lakh
- Voters Issued Notices in Second Phase
- 1.36 crore
Sources
Final Electoral Rolls On Feb 17
SIR: 14.70 lakh forms deposited in state, bulk of Form-7 from Anand
EC sets 7-day deadline to complete SIR hearings in West Bengal
Mamata writes sixth letter to CEC on SIR, TMC delegation to meet Gyanesh Kumar on Feb 2 - Telegraph India
