Amid S.I.R. Survey: In 40 seats, slow pace of form distribution, EC flags

However, an estimated 7.27 crore enumeration forms (94.91%) were distributed across the state till Thursday afternoon, as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls continued for the 10th day, an EC official said.

Written by Sweety Kumari

Kolkata | November 14, 2025 04:21 AM IST

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The Commission has already said that filling up an enumeration form in two different places will be considered a criminal offence.

The Chief Electoral Office (CEO) of West Bengal has expressed concern over the slow distribution of enumeration forms (ER forms) in 40 Assembly constituencies. Despite a statewide average of 88.8% ER form distribution, these 40 constituencies have lagged behind with rates below 75%.

The low-distribution constituencies scattered across the state include: Siliguri, Kaliaganj, Raiganj, Tapan, Alipurduar, Dubrajpur, Siuri, and Kharagpur Sadar, Jagaddal, Naihati, Khardaha, Panihati, Rajarhat New Town, Rajarhat Gopalpur, Bidhannagar, Bally, Howrah Uttar, Howrah Dakshin, Baruipur Purba, Baruipur Paschim, Sonarpur Dakshin, Kasba, Jadavpur, Sonarpur Uttar, Tollygunge, Behala Purba, Behala Paschim, Maheshtala, Metiaburuz, Kolkata Port, Beleghata, Jorasanko, and Kashipur Belgachia, Palashipara and Ranaghat Uttar Purba, Purulia: Jaypur.

However, the CEO is confident that the first phase of form distribution will be completed by next Thursday.

The Commission has already said that filling up an enumeration form in two different places will be considered a criminal offence.

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Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More

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