The SIR phase is currently underway. Meanwhile, frequent changes are being made to the options on the BLO app. Another such change was noticed on Sunday morning, when the option titled 'Re-verify logical discrepancies' was renamed 'Logical discrepancies.'
New list sent to BLOs
A new list was also circulated to BLOs on Sunday. The list includes individuals whose names fall under three categories of discrepancies. It has been stated that these individuals will not be required to attend hearings. The categories primarily include those whose names appear in the 2002 electoral roll but show mismatches, those with progeny links that display discrepancies, and those with minor spelling errors in their names.
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What has been instructed to the BLOs?
Swapan Mandal, General Secretary of the Election Workers and BLO Unity Forum, said that in these three cases, BLOs have been instructed to visit the voters' homes, collect the necessary documents and photographs, and upload them to the BLO app. He added that this process is expected to address the concerns of many genuine voters.
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Meanwhile, Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti, who is in charge of West Bengal, is scheduled to visit the state on December 30. He will review the progress of the SIR hearing process and hold urgent meetings with the state's Chief Electoral Officer. Election Commission teams are already in the field to assess the hearing phase, with special observer teams visiting various locations. Regular updates to the app are also continuing.
