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📊 Final Voter List Published After SIR 2026

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun the phased release of West Bengal’s final electoral rolls after completing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The publication follows judicial oversight and a Supreme Court directive to ensure transparency in the SIR process.

Final Voter List

According to official figures:

  • A significant number of names have been removed from the rolls due to reasons such as death, migration, duplication, and untraceability.

  • Over 60 lakh electors remain “under adjudication”, meaning their final status (approved or deleted) will be determined after further judicial review.

  • The electoral rolls published so far show voters classified as “Approved”, “Deleted” or “Under Adjudication” — a first-ever statewide revision of this scale.


📍 Bankura District: Around 1.18 Lakh Names Removed

Data from Bankura district — seen as a politically significant region — shows a net deletion of approximately 1.18 lakh names since the SIR began in November 2025:

  • The electorate in Bankura was 30,33,830 at the start of the SIR exercise.

  • The final updated roll published after hearings and scrutiny now stands at around 29,15,000 electors.

Officials clarified that deletions were due to added checks on death records, migration out of the area, duplicate entries, and untraceable voters. However, new eligible names were also included where applications were verified.


📍 How Voters Can Check Their Name in the Final List

The Election Commission has provided multiple ways for citizens to verify whether their name appears in the post-SIR final voter list:


🖥️ Online Search (Web & App)

  1. ECI Official Website

    • Visit the ECI voter search portal at voters.eci.gov.in.

    • Search by entering your EPIC number (Voter ID number) or personal details (name, age, constituency).

  2. State CEO West Bengal Portal

  3. Mobile App – Voter Helpline / ECI Net App

    • Install the Voter Helpline App (Android/iOS) or ECI Net app and use the search function to locate your name using your EPIC number.


📜 Offline Access

  • Polling Station BoardsHard copies of the final voter list are displayed at local polling stations and are accessible to the public.

  • District & Sub-District OfficesElectors can also view the lists at District Magistrate (DM), Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) and Block Development Officer (BDO) offices.

  • Booth Level Officers (BLOs)Booth Level Officers have copies of the rolls and can help voters check their names locally.



🛠️ What to Do if Your Name Is Missing or Status Is “Deleted”

If a voter finds that their name has not appeared in the final list or is placed under “Deleted” or “Under Adjudication”:

  • Check Supplementary Rolls: The Election Commission will issue additional lists as adjudication continues.

  • File a Claim: Submit Form 6, Form 8, or other applicable forms via the Voters’ Service Portal to request inclusion or correction.

  • Contact BLO: Your local Booth Level Officer (BLO) can assist with the grievance process and help with documentation.


🗳️ Political and Public Reactions

The SIR publication has generated significant public interest and political debate across West Bengal:

  • Elected representatives and party workers have been visiting homes to help voters check their status and assist with forms.

  • Political leaders from various parties have criticised the rolls, citing errors, omissions and processing delays.

  • Some leaders have defended the process as essential for cleaning the electoral roll before elections.

  • The ruling TMC has accused the EC of targeted roll modifications, while opposition figures have stressed the importance of a thorough clean-up process.

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