Overview
- ECI reports 46.50 crore enumeration forms distributed in Phase II across 12 States/UTs, covering 91.2% of listed voters as of November 12–13.
- West Bengal officials say roughly 70 lakh forms remained to be delivered as the extended distribution window closed, with ECI data showing 96.7% coverage in the state.
- The initial November 11 deadline in Bengal was extended to November 14 and then November 15 as field teams worked to complete door‑to‑door delivery.
- The Kerala High Court refused to defer the SIR during local body polls and directed the state to approach the Supreme Court, noting the nationwide process is already underway.
- A central ECI team is expected in West Bengal next week to review progress as parties escalate complaints, including a BJP submission alleging 13.25 lakh invalid entries and multiple objections over BLO conduct.