Bengal CEO Sets Two Internal Meetings Before EC Session on Bihar-Model Voter Roll Revision
The consultations will shape West Bengal’s inputs to an Election Commission meeting on applying Bihar’s special roll revision nationwide.
Overview
- Manoj Kumar Agarwal is holding an internal review in Kolkata on Saturday followed by a statewide assessment on Monday.
- Saturday’s meeting involves senior officials from the CEO’s office, while Monday’s session brings in district-level administrators, including additional district magistrates.
- The Delhi meeting, slated for September 10 under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, is expected to focus on implementation of a special intensive revision across states.
- West Bengal’s presentations are expected to include voter statistics, district preparedness reports, and state-specific innovations in electoral management.
- Bihar recently completed a special intensive revision of electoral rolls, and the Election Commission has signaled interest in using its approach as a model for other states.