The Election Commission of India (ECI) has published the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), opening a crucial window for voters to check their details and seek corrections if their names are missing. The claims and objections phase, which commences on December 16, will continue until January 15, 2026. The final rolls are to be published in February.
Nearly 58 lakh names have not been included after booth-level officers reported that the individuals were deceased, had permanently relocated, were unavailable during verification, or were found to be duplicate entries. The Commission has also uploaded a separate list of deleted voters on its official website, detailing the reasons for removal.
Voters can verify their details through multiple channels:
• Online via the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and District Election Officer (DEO) websites
• On the Election Commission’s voter portal
• Through printed copies available with recognised political parties
• By checking separate online lists of voters marked as absent, shifted, deceased or duplicate
Election officials advise voters to check the draft roll at the earliest to avoid last-minute complications.
What to do if your name is missing:
If your name does not appear in the draft roll, you can file a claim during the claims and objections period from December 16, 2025, to January 15, 2026.
Aggrieved voters are required to:
• Submit Form 6 for inclusion of their name
• Attach a Declaration Form
• Provide valid supporting documents as proof of identity and address
Claims can be submitted online through voters.eci.gov.in or the E-NET app, or offline by approaching the Booth Level Officer (BLO).
During the claims and objections phase, voters can apply for the inclusion of missing names, seek corrections to personal details such as spelling or address errors, and object to the wrongful inclusion of names in the electoral rolls. Where required, the Election Commission will conduct hearings to examine these claims and objections before finalising the voter list.
With the election clock ticking, inclusion in the final electoral roll is essential to exercise voting rights. The Election Commission has clarified that voters who submitted enumeration forms remain eligible, but timely verification and claims are critical. The SIR draft roll is not final. Voters whose names are missing or whose details are incorrect still have an opportunity to seek correction. Checking the draft list, filing claims before the deadline and attending hearings if required will ensure that no eligible voter is excluded when the final rolls are published.
