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SIR woes continue on the last day of hearing in West Bengal

February 7, 2026

On February 7, 2026, the last day for hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, many individuals faced difficulties, with long queues reported across the state. Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal has requested a seven-day extension from the Election Commission due to pending hearings in several districts, as approximately 5% of the processes remain incomplete.

SIR woes continue on the last day of hearing in West Bengal

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February 7, 2026, marked the last day for SIR hearings in West Bengal.
Long queues and tragic stories emerged as people sought to complete their hearings.
CEO Manoj Agarwal requested a seven-day extension from the Election Commission.
Around 5% of hearings were still pending by the original deadline.
Delays were reported from seven to eight districts impacting the process.

West Bengal

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SIR woes continue on the last day of hearing in West Bengal

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