Overview
- The full bench will assess preparedness in Kerala on March 6–7 and in West Bengal on March 9–10, with the poll schedule reported to be ready for announcement after the Bengal visit.
- Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharati led a high-level review in Kolkata with the West Bengal CEO, the Special Roll Observer, and senior state police officials to gauge readiness.
- The Commission ordered uninterrupted electricity at every polling station, mandated stable internet connectivity, and required webcasting or alternative videography for real-time monitoring.
- Security measures include GPS tagging of Central Forces’ patrol vehicles, advance identification of vulnerable polling booths, and tighter coordination among district administrators and police.
- Following the Special Intensive Revision, voter rolls fell by 11.55% in Tamil Nadu, 3.22% in Kerala, 8% in West Bengal and 7.57% in Puducherry, while over 60 lakh West Bengal entries remain under adjudication with additional judges cleared to speed decisions.