- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter list has started in 12 states and Union Territories including West Bengal.
- BLOs will distribute and collect enumeration forms door-to-door until December 4.
- Draft voter list to be released on December 9.
- Final voter list scheduled for publication on February 7, 2026.
- Over 6,000 BLOs have begun form distribution in Murshidabad.
- Case regarding SIR is likely to be heard in Calcutta High Court on November 10.
- Election Commission team will inspect border district SIR progress from November 5 to November 8.
- Bardhaman Municipality Chairman summoned in a case involving misappropriation of about Rs 1.46 crore.
- SSC has published a list of 3,512 ineligible non-teaching staff following Supreme Court directions.
- A police officer in Murshidabad fined Rs 6 lakh for alleged electricity meter tampering.
- 38-year-old Afjal Sheikh from Murshidabad died in a construction accident in Mumbai.
- Birth centenary of film director Ritwik Ghatak marked with discussions and film screenings.
- Minimum temperature recorded below normal in several districts, indicating return of winter conditions.
Overview of the Special Intensive Revision Process
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list has commenced in twelve states and Union Territories, including West Bengal. As part of this month-long exercise, booth-level officers are visiting households to distribute the required forms and collect them after completion. This door-to-door process will continue until December 4, after which the compilation work will progress toward publication stages.
The draft electoral roll is scheduled for release on December 9. The final voter list, after consideration of objections and corrections, will be published on February 7, 2026. Several residents, including elderly citizens such as those in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency of South Kolkata, have expressed satisfaction with the arrangement and indicated readiness to complete the process within the designated time.
Public Awareness and Administrative Monitoring
Awareness efforts are taking place in different regions. In Siliguri, a help centre for citizens was inaugurated in Deshbandhu Para by local representatives. In Bankura, BLOs started early morning visits, and residents have shown active interest in participating. In Murshidabad, where more than 6,000 officers began distributing forms today, district authorities confirmed adherence to Election Commission norms and assured support for security matters if required.
Legal Proceedings and Official Inspections
The ongoing High Court matter concerning SIR was mentioned before a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court. The Bench noted that there was no immediate urgency for an early hearing, although the case may be taken up on November 10. Meanwhile, a delegation comprising senior officials of the Election Commission will review the process in the border districts of Cooch Behar, Jalpaiguri, and Alipurduar between November 5 and November 8.
Other Key Developments
Municipality Chairman Summoned
A summons has been issued to the Chairman of Bardhaman Municipality regarding an alleged misappropriation of approximately Rs 1.46 crore using municipal cheques. Related officials have already provided statements in the inquiry.
School Service Commission List
The School Service Commission has released the names of 3,512 non-teaching staff identified as ineligible, following a Supreme Court ruling. Applications for new recruitment in Group-C and Group-D posts are open until December 3.
Alleged Electricity Theft Case
A police officer in Murshidabad has been accused of tampering with an electricity meter and has been fined Rs 6 lakh. Local authorities have confirmed that legal measures will follow.
Weather Conditions
The state is experiencing cooler temperatures again, with several districts recording minimum temperatures below normal. North Bengal saw clear skies with a clear view of Kanchenjunga peaks early in the day. The forecast suggests dry weather in the coming days.