Archive · 2 Dec 2025
EC Extends SIR Deadline Amid Political Tensions
The Election Commission extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in West Bengal by a week.
The BJP accused some booth-level officers (BLOs) of working under the ruling Trinamool Congress and retaining illegal voters.
The Trinamool Congress is addressing voter concerns in Cooch Behar, while the CPM criticized all parties for not wanting a clean voter list.
The CPM also held a march to highlight issues with the SIR process.
Election Commission extended SIR deadline by 7 days to December 11.
BJP delegation to submit complaints against BLOs to CEO's office.
Trinamool Congress to address voter concerns in Cooch Behar on December 9.
CPM criticizes EC, BJP, and TMC for not wanting a clean voter list.
CPM holds Bangla Bachao march in Jalpaiguri and Siliguri.
- Who
- BJP, Trinamool Congress, Election Commission, CPM
- What
- Extension of SIR deadline, political tensions over voter list
- When
- SIR started November 4, extended to December 11
- Where
- West Bengal, including Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, Siliguri
- Why
- To address irregularities and political concerns over voter list
BJP
Trinamool Congress
BLO Conduct
BJP
Accuses BLOs of operating under Trinamool Congress BLAs, retaining illegal voters.
Trinamool Congress
No direct response, but addressing voter concerns in Cooch Behar.
SIR Process
BJP
Claims state government is not cooperating, leading to irregularities.
Trinamool Congress
No direct response, but Mamata Banerjee to address concerns.
- SIR Start Date
- November 4
- SIR Extension
- 7 days (until December 11)
- Voter List Publication
- February 14
- BJP Delegation
- Led by Suvendu Adhikari
- Trinamool Rally
- December 9 in Cooch Behar
- CPM Criticism
- Accuses EC, BJP, and TMC of not wanting a clean voter list
- CPM March
- Bangla Bachao march in Jalpaiguri and Siliguri
Sources
MP News: No Leniency In SIR Work, Says EC Secretary; Officials Told To Complete Tasks In Time-Bound Manner
SIR deadline extension gets mixed response, TMC says ‘inadequate’
BJP, TMC and Election Commission don't want clean voter list: CPM state secretary Md Salim
Bengal SIR: BJP delegation to submit complaints against section of BLOs at CEO’s office today
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee to visit Cooch Behar on December 9 to address public's concerns - Telegraph India
Amid deaths of poll officials, UP CEO directs DEOs not to pressure BLOs
Long Hours, Little Pay, Extreme Pressure: What It Means To Be A Booth Officer
EC’s zumba dance vs BLO suicide note in clash of narratives over SIR stress - Telegraph India
MP SIR Deadline Nears: Only 66% Enumeration Forms Digitised In Bhopal With 10 Days To Go
DC Edit | On SIR Issues, EC Must Be More Responsive To Voters
Chhattisgarh BLOs cross river, trek to hilly villages for SIR in Maoist-hit areas
