While states like Bihar, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh saw voter numbers drop between 6 and 14 percent, Assam reported a 1.35 percent increase. Compared with the January 2025 roll, the state added nearly 3.4 lakh net voters.

Officials clarified that Assam did not conduct a full Special Intensive Revision. Instead, the state carried out a special revision focused on verification. Fake and deceased voters were identified, but removals followed a slower legal process.

The Election Commission linked this approach to the ongoing NRC process. Citizenship verification in Assam remains under Supreme Court supervision. Election officials said separate legal provisions apply to the state.

Between January and December, around 7.86 lakh new voters were added. During the same period, authorities removed about 4.47 lakh names. Women voters now slightly outnumber men in Assam.

Block-level verification identified nearly 10 lakh questionable entries. These include deceased, shifted, and duplicate voters. However, officials said names can only be deleted after formal applications under the Representation of People Act.

This procedural difference explains why Assam’s voter list grew, unlike SIR states where deletions were automatic.

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Voters who believe their names were wrongly deleted can file claims and objections. The draft voter list can be checked online at voters.eci.gov.in or the West Bengal CEO website. Citizens can also verify details at their polling station through the Booth-Level Officer or use the ECINET mobile app with their EPIC number.

If a name is missing, voters must submit Form 6 along with Annexure IV and valid identity and address proof. For spelling errors, age mismatches, or incorrect personal details, Form 8 should be used. Applications can be submitted online, via the app, or offline through the BLO.

The claims and objections window opens on December 16 and closes on January 15, 2026. The final electoral roll will be published on February 14, 2026. Draft rolls have also been released in Rajasthan, Goa, Puducherry, and Lakshadweep.

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West Bengal saw the highest number of deletions, with over 58 lakh names removed from voter lists. Rajasthan followed with nearly 42 lakh deletions. Goa recorded about 10 lakh removals, while Puducherry saw just over one lakh names deleted. Lakshadweep reported nearly 1,500 deletions.

The revision comes ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled in 2026. Unlike the earlier Bihar revision, voters were not required to submit supporting documents at this stage. All voters who submitted Enumeration Forms were included in the draft list.

The Election Commission stated that officials will now verify doubtful cases. Voters may be asked to produce documents if discrepancies arise. The draft also includes voters who were unmapped earlier or incorrectly matched.

In West Bengal, over 92 percent of voters submitted Enumeration Forms. Most deletions involved deceased voters, shifted residents, or duplicate enrollments. Similar patterns appeared across other regions.

The draft rolls are available on the Chief Electoral Officer websites and the ECINET app. Voters can file claims or objections until January 15, 2026. The final rolls will be published on February 14.

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