After Bihar, the voter list verification drive to be launched across the country

With elections due next year, the process will begin on priority in states such as West Bengal and Assam

New Delhi – After Bihar, the Election Commission has announced that it will now conduct a nationwide “Special Intensive Revision Drive;” a comprehensive voter list verification exercise; in a phased manner. States that are set to hold assembly elections in 2026 will be prioritized in the 1^st round. Consequently, the verification process will begin in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Bengal.

🗳️ Nationwide voter list verification drive begins after Bihar

📍 First phase: Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry – ahead of 2026 polls.

📋 Aim: Update rolls, delete names of deceased, migrated & foreign nationals.

🗣️ CEC Gyanesh Kumar launched the drive in Bihar;… pic.twitter.com/vViFeZh3Jt

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According to the Election Commission, the objective of this drive is not only to update the voter lists but also to remove names of ineligible entries such as foreign nationals, deceased persons, and those who have migrated elsewhere. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had first launched this verification initiative in Bihar on June 24^th, simultaneously announcing plans to expand it across the entire country.

Editorial Perspective

Given the pace at which Bengal is moving toward becoming a ‘mini Bangladesh’, it would not be surprising if this exercise sparks a law-and-order situation there. To prevent this and ensure the safety of Hindus in the state, it is absolutely necessary to impose President’s Rule in Bengal for at least a year !