SIR Voter List: West Bengal Voter List SIR Update 58 Lakh Names Deleted Hearing Details
SIR Voter List: A significant update regarding the voter list revision or SIR (Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls) process in West Bengal has emerged. The last date for submitting enumeration forms was December 11, 2025. Following the Election Commission’s rigorous scrutiny, a massive number of names are set to be deleted from the draft voter list. With the draft list scheduled for publication on December 16, anxiety is growing among the general public about whose names will remain and who will be called for hearings.
Statistics of Deleted Voters from Draft List
According to sources from the Election Commission, approximately 58,82,202 names are likely to be deleted from the draft list across the state during this SIR process. While there might be slight variations in the final figures, major changes are unlikely. The deletions have been categorized based on specific reasons, detailed below:
| Reason for Deletion | Approximate Number |
|---|---|
| Deceased Voters | 24,18,699 |
| Shifted/Double Entry | 19,93,878 |
| Missing (Not Found) | 12,14,062 |
| Fake Voters | 1,37,575 |
| Other Reasons | 57,509 |
It is worth noting that about 12.14 lakh voters could not be traced. Despite BLOs (Booth Level Officers) or officials visiting their registered addresses three or more times, no trace of these individuals was found.
Voter Mapping Categories and Hearing Rules
The Commission has categorized current voters into three distinct groups based on the 2002 voter list. This classification plays a crucial role in determining who gets called for hearings.
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Join on Telegram- Own Mapping: Approximately 2,93,69,188 voters fall into this category. Their names were present in the 2002 voter list, and they are currently alive.
- Progeny Mapping: About 3,84,55,939 voters are in this group. While their own names were not in the 2002 list, the names of their parents or grandparents were found in the records from that time.
- Non-Mapping: This is the most sensitive category. There are approximately 30 lakh voters in the state whose names, nor the names of their ancestors (parents, grandparents), could be found in the 2002 list.
Who Will Be Called for Hearings?
As per the Commission’s guidelines, all 30 lakh individuals listed in the ‘Non-Mapping’ category will be called for hearings. This is a mandatory process. During the hearing, they must provide evidence of their origin and explain why their ancestors’ names were missing from the older lists. The decision to include their names in the final list will depend on the verification of documents and proof provided. Additionally, if there is any suspicion regarding the data of voters from the first two categories (Own and Progeny Mapping), the Commission may call them for hearings as well.
Next Steps and Important Dates
The subsequent steps in the voter list revision process are as follows:
- Draft List Publication: The draft voter list will be published on December 16, 2025.
- Claims and Objections: If anyone finds their name missing or incorrect in the draft list, they can file complaints or corrections at the BDO, SDO, or DM offices after the 16th.
- Final List: After completing all hearings and data verification, the final voter list will be published on February 14, 2026.
The deadline for the SIR process has not been extended. All eyes are now on who receives hearing notices after December 16 and what the outcome will be for the 30 lakh non-mapping voters.
