Voters whose names were struck off during the Special Intensive Revision drive in West Bengal can now verify their status directly on public portals. On Tuesday, the Election Commission published the complete roster of deleted entries online, covering electors classified under the absent, shifted, and dead categories. The measure offers broad transparency, allowing citizens across the state to determine whether their names remain on the active rolls.
Deleted Voter Details Accessible Across Official Portals
According to a senior official, the comprehensive list of voters categorized as absent, shifted, deceased, or removed has been made available on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer. Furthermore, residents can locate the relevant details via links and contact points provided on the official websites of the respective district election officers. This multi-portal access ensures that individuals can verify their local records without having to visit physical offices.
Re-inclusion Process Through Form 6
The authorities emphasized that eligible citizens who missed out due to incorrect inclusion in these exclusion categories retain full rights to get their names restored. Any eligible voter who discovers that their name has been dropped can submit an application using Form 6. This process can be completed by filing Form 6 through online channels or by approaching the designated booth level officer in person. Form 6 serves as the official mechanism used by individuals to apply for the inclusion of their name in the electoral register.
Field Directives for Booth Level Officers
To prevent the disenfranchisement of legitimate voters, the Election Commission has instructed booth level officers to step up their identification efforts on the ground. These officials have been told to proactively trace eligible electors whose names risk being omitted following the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The targeted initiative seeks to rectify inadvertent exclusions quickly so that every qualified individual is restored to the voter list.
