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Election Commission Orders Voter-Verification Drive in UP, West Bengal

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 5:58 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Election Commission of India ordered a drive for omitted voters in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Uttar Pradesh electoral officer instructed district officers to launch the verification campaign after the October 1, 2026 directive.
Uttar Pradesh Booth Level Officers must contact 20-25 voters weekly and finish verification within a month.
West Bengal officer said anyone on the ASDD list may submit Form 6 online or via a Booth Level Officer.

History

Historical Context

India’s Election Commission first used door-to-door intensive revisions in the early 2000s, with the 2002-03 special revision covering 27 states. The 2025-26 Special Intensive Revision—its ninth nationwide exercise—sent about 3.94 lakh Booth Level Officers into homes. The October 1 2026 order for Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal builds on that, requiring officers to contact 20-25 voters weekly before the 2027 general election.

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Story summary

Election Commission of India ordered a drive for omitted voters in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.
Uttar Pradesh electoral officer instructed district officers to launch the verification campaign after the October 1, 2026 directive.
Uttar Pradesh Booth Level Officers must contact 20-25 voters weekly and finish verification within a month.
West Bengal officer said anyone on the ASDD list may submit Form 6 online or via a Booth Level Officer.

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