West Bengal Extends Deadline for Voter Roll Claims and Objections Till January 19, 2026

West Bengal Extends Deadline for Filing Claims and Objections in Voter Roll Revision

Updated: January 17, 2026

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced an extension of the deadline for filing claims and objections under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. Eligible voters now have until January 19, 2026 to submit their forms and participate in the revision process. This extension was granted after requests from the State Chief Electoral Officer and aims to ensure broader public participation in updating voter lists ahead of upcoming elections. 0

Key Highlights

• The deadline to submit claims and objections has been extended from January 15 to January 19, 2026. 1
• This extension applies specifically to the period for filing claims and objections on the draft voter rolls published as part of SIR. 2
• The revision process covers updating voter names, correcting errors, and removing ineligible entries. 3
• Forms that can be submitted include: Form 6 (new registrations), Form 7 (objections), and Form 8 (corrections). 4

The Special Intensive Revision is a systematic process carried out by the Election Commission to ensure the electoral rolls are clean, accurate, and up-to-date before major elections. Eligible electors are encouraged to verify their names in the draft list and file the appropriate forms either online through the official portal or directly with their Booth Level Officer (BLO). 5

How to File Your Claim or Objection

• Online: Use the official ECI voter services portal or ECINet App.
• Offline: Submit forms directly to the Booth Level Officer (BLO) at your polling station.

Eligible voters are urged to take prompt action and ensure that their voter details are updated correctly before the final electoral rolls are published later in the revision cycle. 6