Election Commission
The Election Commission is considering deploying central forces to protect special roll observers in West Bengal following disruptions and attacks during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. TMC workers disrupted hearings on Monday over the exclusion of party-affiliated Booth Level Assistants. Officials have requested enhanced security amid rising tensions.
Reported by AI
The draft electoral rolls for Puducherry, following the Special Intensive Revision, show more than 103,000 names removed, reducing the total electorate to 918,111. This revision, part of a nationwide effort, identified deceased voters, those who shifted or were absent, and duplicates. Eligible individuals can file claims and objections until January 15, 2026.