Overview

• An ECI delegation led by Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti reviewed district-wise preparedness in Kolkata for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
• The CEO’s office was instructed to finish core groundwork between October 11 and 15, with officials indicating the roll exercise is likely to begin soon after October 15.
• The team directed pre-notification printing, including 20% of enumeration forms within three days, to ensure materials are ready in advance.
• Alleged irregular appointments of Booth Level Officers in about 2,000 booths were taken up for compliance scrutiny and corrective steps.
• District officials from North Bengal were excused due to ongoing disaster response with a separate virtual review planned, and the delegation will visit Kolaghat on October 9 to assess preparations for Purba Medinipur, Bankura and Jhargram.