West Bengal's Voter Rolls Expose 26 Lakh Unmatched Names from 2002
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The Election Commission has made a significant discovery in West Bengal's voter rolls. A comparison with the electoral list from 2002, conducted as part of the ongoing Statewide Electoral Roll (SIR) exercise, revealed that nearly 26 lakh voters' names do not match. This discrepancy emerged after the digitization of over six crore enumeration forms under the SIR process, which is ongoing in the state. As part of the process, the digitized forms are matched against previous records to ensure accuracy. However, the initial findings indicate that around 26 lakh voters' names could not be reconciled with the data from the last SIR cycle in 2002. The figure may rise as the digitization process continues. The 'mapping' process involves cross-verifying the latest voter list with the SIR rolls from 2002. This year's exercise includes voter lists from other states to ensure a more comprehensive verification process. It is essential to note that a mismatch in mapping does not automatically mean removal from the final electoral roll. The Election Commission's efforts to update and verify the electoral rolls are crucial to ensuring the integrity of the electoral process. The ongoing SIR exercise aims to provide a more accurate and comprehensive voter list, which will help in conducting free and fair elections in the future.
