The Election Commission of India is preparing for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists across the country. Today at 4:45 PM, the Commission will hold a press conference to announce a phased timeline for the first 10-15 states. This revision targets the upcoming 2026 assembly elections and encompasses 10 to 15 states.

States and Union Territories facing imminent polls—such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh—will implement SIR. In many states, the last SIR was conducted between 2002 and 2004.Assembly elections are scheduled for 2026 in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. In Bihar, the revision is expected to begin as early as November 1, ahead of its polls. Firing on Man Seated in Mutton Shop; Incident in Islamapur

Potential Surge in Polling Booths in West Bengal: During the voter list revision in West Bengal, the Election Commission will appoint volunteers to assist Booth Level Officers (BLOs). These volunteers, primarily government employees, will aid surveys in polling stations with over 1,200 voters.With caps on the number of voters per booth, West Bengal could see around 14,000 new polling stations added. This would increase the total from approximately 80,000 to about 94,000, according to an official.