West Bengal's Swift Digitization of Electoral Rolls: A Milestone Towards 2026 Polls

West Bengal has digitized 7.62 crore enumeration forms following the special intensive revision drive for electoral rolls, positioning itself eighth among 12 other regions. This achievement comes as part of preparations for the 2026 assembly elections, with 99.43% of forms distributed since November 4 having been digitised.

West Bengal has made significant progress in preparing for the 2026 assembly elections by digitizing 7.62 crore enumeration forms through a special intensive revision (SIR) process. The massive undertaking began on November 4.

By Saturday afternoon, the Election Commission confirmed that 99.43% of the distributed forms had been digitized, reflecting a high rate of compliance and efficiency in the state's electoral preparation.

Ranking eighth among 12 states and Union Territories, West Bengal trails behind regions such as Lakshadeep and Rajasthan in digitization efforts, demonstrating the scope for further acceleration.

(With inputs from agencies.)