Overview
- The Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal had sought approval earlier this month to accept the Class 10 admit card for voter verification during the Special Intensive Revision.
- In a January 15 letter, an Election Commission under secretary informed the state that the request was examined but could not be approved.
- The Commission pointed to its October 27, 2025 guidance for the West Bengal SIR, which does not list the Madhyamik admit card as an acceptable document.
- Officials said the decision has been conveyed to state authorities as the revision exercise proceeds under the existing document rules.
- The Special Intensive Revision updates and verifies electoral rolls in West Bengal using only documents prescribed by the Election Commission.