Overview
- Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision has reached about 98.5% coverage, with over 50.25 crore enumeration forms distributed across nine states and three Union Territories.
- Kerala has filed a writ in the Supreme Court to postpone SIR until after local body polls on December 9 and 11, citing manpower strain and operational overlap, with related petitions listed for November 26.
- The Election Commission has deployed a high-level team led by Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti to Kolkata, warning officials they will be held accountable for lapses during the process.
- Reports of Booth Level Officer deaths in Kerala, West Bengal and Rajasthan have intensified welfare concerns, with BLO protests in Kerala and families alleging work pressure linked to SIR duties.
- Kerala’s CEO reports over 96–97% form distribution and is recruiting volunteers and easing Booth Level Agent rules to support BLOs, while urging parties to set up helpdesks and warning against obstruction or misinformation.