West Bengal stands at a critical juncture with the draft voter list revision process nearing its climax. Authorities must resolve nearly 15 lakh pending claims and objections by February 7 across thousands of centers—a Herculean yet doable task, per ECI estimates.
The final list emerges on February 14, synchronizing with Supreme Court proceedings on SIR set for February 9. Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress gears up for judicial scrutiny, following her mid-week deposition.
From a cautious start on December 27, the drive has surged forward with enhanced staffing and infrastructure. ECI’s impending visit post-list release will scrutinize outcomes before unveiling election dates.
Innovatively, the state pushes for biennial polling phases over drawn-out cycles, targeting April culmination and May governance renewal. This efficiency drive promises a smoother path to the hustings in this battleground state.