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West Bengal Election Drive: 18 Lakh Forms Distributed on Day One

West Bengal's electoral machinery kicked into high gear with the distribution of 18 lakh enumeration forms on the first day of the special revision. The state has mobilized over 80,000 Booth Level Officers to manage this massive exercise across all 294 assembly constituencies. Political parties are actively participating with more than 63,000 appointed agents monitoring the process. A central ECI team will soon visit North Bengal districts to oversee the ongoing revision work.

Key Points: 18 Lakh Voter Forms Distributed in Bengal Election Revision

  • 18 lakh enumeration forms distributed to voters across West Bengal on first day
  • Over 80,000 Booth Level Officers managing the electoral revision process
  • Political parties appointed more than 63,000 booth-level agents for monitoring
  • ECI central team to visit three North Bengal districts for oversight
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18 lakh enumeration forms distributed on day one of SIR in Bengal

West Bengal's special intensive revision begins with 18 lakh enumeration forms distributed on first day. Over 80,000 BLOs and 63,000 BLAs involved in massive electoral exercise.

"Enumeration Forms in duplicate have been handed over to more than 18 lakh electors until 5 p.m. - Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal"

Kolkata, Nov 4

A total of 18 lakh enumeration forms were distributed among the voters till 5 p.m. on Tuesday, which was the first day of the first stage of the three-stage special intensive revision (SIR) of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in West Bengal.

"Enumeration Forms in duplicate have been handed over to more than 18 lakh electors until 5 p.m. during the first day of House to House visit on 04.11.2025," said a statement issued from the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal on Tuesday evening.

In the statement, the CEO's office also claimed that all activities relating to SIR are progressing well as per schedule in West Bengal.

West Bengal has 80,681 Booth Level Officers (BLOs). According to the statement, the total number of booth-level agents (BLAs) appointed by the recognised national and state political parties who are registered with ECI currently stands at over 63,000.

Each political party has once again been requested by the district election officers (DEOs) to appoint one BLA per booth as far as possible, according to the statement from the CEO's office.

"Door-to-door distribution of enumeration forms in duplicate for all the existing 7,66,37,529 electors of West Bengal has already started in each of the 294 Assembly constituencies of West Bengal," the statement read.

The CEO's office has further clarified that out of the 7,66,37,529 electors of West Bengal in the electoral roll on October 27, 2025, those whose names are already there in the last intensive revision of the electoral roll of West Bengal in 2002 will have to simply include the details in the enumeration forms and submit them.

Meanwhile, a three-member central ECI delegation will visit three districts of Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar in North Bengal to oversee the ongoing SIR exercise in West Bengal from November 5 to November 8.

CEO, West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, will accompany the central ECI team.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The numbers look good but I hope this isn't just another statistical exercise. In Bengal, we've seen how voter lists can be manipulated. The ECI team's visit to North Bengal districts is crucial - they need to ensure transparency.
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Arjun K
Good initiative! With over 80,000 BLOs working, this should help include many new voters. Young people especially need to register and exercise their democratic right. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Kolkata, I appreciate this door-to-door effort. The process seems well-organized. Hope they cover all areas equally, including remote villages.
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Michael C
The gap between BLOs (80,681) and BLAs (63,000) is concerning. Political parties should appoint more agents to ensure proper monitoring. Democracy needs active participation from all stakeholders.
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Ananya R
This is excellent work by the Election Commission! Making voter registration accessible to everyone through house visits is what true democracy looks like. More states should follow this model. 👏

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