Overview
- The Supreme Court is slated to hear on November 21 Kerala’s petition to defer the Special Intensive Revision in the state, citing a clash with local body polls.
- The Election Commission says over 50.25 crore partially pre-filled forms have been distributed across 12 states and UTs, with enumeration running from November 4 to December 4 and final rolls due on February 7, 2026.
- Kerala’s filing details manpower needs of 1,76,000 poll staff and 68,000 security personnel, plus 25,668 for the revision, and requests deferral until after December 21.
- In West Bengal, a senior EC team reviewed progress and warned officers would be held accountable for lapses, as distribution figures there neared complete coverage.
- Worker strain remains a flashpoint after reported BLO suicides in Kerala, Rajasthan and West Bengal; Kerala’s CEO urged cooperation, promised support to field staff and warned of action against those obstructing their work, even as the Congress plans a December rally alleging partisan misuse.