West Bengal’s electoral roll reveals over 1.6 crore “logical discrepancies,” including electors claiming multiple siblings from the same parent and significant father’s name mismatches. Notices will be issued to these individuals seeking explanations and proof of eligibility for enrollment. NEW DELHI: Nearly 23.6 lakh electors in West Bengal have declared themselves as one among at least six progeny of the same elector from the roll from last SIR undertaken in 2002, while the enumeration forms submitted by a whopping 85 lakh electors show a mismatch with father’s name.These electors with “logical discrepancies” in their filled-up enumeration forms — who total over 1.6 crore — shall be served a notice by the electoral registration officer (ERO) seeking an explanation regarding the discrepancy along with proof of their eligibility to be enrolled. Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Open Challenge’ To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha Over SIR Gets ‘I Will Decide’ Reply Though the statewise share of Bengal electors who have declared them as progeny of a parent with more than six progeny, is nearly 3.1%, the corresponding percentage is much higher at 7.1% in Murshidabad and 6.8% in Uttar Dinajpur.Around 19.4 lakh electors have been associated with the logical discrepancy of being over 45 years of age and not having enrolled even once. Their overall share in the Bengal electorate is 2.5%, though Kalimpong has 5.4% such electors, and both Darjeeling and Kolkata South, 3.6%.Over 11% of electors have submitted enumeration forms with a ‘father name mismatch’. However, this share spikes to 19.9% in Kalimpong district, almost 16% in Malda, 14.9% in Uttar Dinajpur and 13.8% in Darjeeling.As many as 19.4 lakh, or 2.5% or the state’s electorate, have declared a gap of less than 15 years or more than 50 years between their and their parents’ age, also seen by the election authorities as a “logical discrepancy” meriting a notice. This average goes up to 6.3% in case of Kalimpong, which is close to the Nepal border even though not a border district. Nearly 2.5% of electors in Kalimpong have also declared grandparents less than 40 years older to them.Apart from the electors whose enumeration forms show the aforesaid ‘logical discrepancies”, nearly 28-30 lakh were found to be “unmapped” due to failure to specify their link with the roll from the last SIR in 2002. They will also be issued notices by the local ERO. About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’India Got Out Of The Gates Faster Than Most Nations’, Says US Expert As Trade Deal Talks Nears EndRise of Islamists In Bangladesh Sparks Alarm As Sheikh Hasina’s Son Warns India of Imminent Threat“SHANTI Is A Cruel irony”: Tharoor Tears Into Modi Govt Over Nuclear Bill’Vande Mataram’ Chants Echo As Indian Diaspora Welcomes PM Modi In Oman’India-Oman FTA To Open Major Opportunities Across Key Sectors’: Commerce Minister Piyush GoyalBangladesh Leader’s Seven Sisters Remark Triggers Diplomatic Row, India Summons Envoy Issues WarningBusiness Leaders See Major Growth Potential In India-Oman Ties As PM Modi Visits Muscat‘Might Never See Him Again’: Imran Khan’s Sons Claim ‘Psychological Torture’ In Pak’s Adiala JailDelhi Pollution: China Shares Playbook On How To Fix Air Quality Amid Politics Over AccountabilityExplained: The ₹30 Crore Film Deal That Led To Bollywood Director Vikram Bhatt And His Wife’s Arrest123PhotostoriesWhy today’s teens are emotionally mature but mentally exhausted5 things children must know about Christmas5 hidden reasons toddlers ask ‘why’ repeatedlyNine Life Lessons You Can Learn From Lord Hanuman According To Your Birth DateBaby names for girls born on Thursday7 kitchen spices to help manage PCOS naturallyShah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: Bollywood’s A-listers who had no theatrical release in 20257 aesthetically pleasing plants perfect for hanging baskets in balcony gardenRulers of the lizard world: 5 lizards that dominate the wild5 trending bracelet designs for Indian brides123Hot PicksBomb Threat AhmedabadPark Medi World sharesPunjab election result 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingKyrie IrvingBrian SmithSarfaraz KhanThe UndertakerPatrick Mahomes InjuryUGC Net Exam ScheduleRavi BishnoiNidhhi AgerwalStephen Curry NBA ContractNBA Cup Banner
NEW DELHI: Nearly 23.6 lakh electors in West Bengal have declared themselves as one among at least six progeny of the same elector from the roll from last SIR undertaken in 2002, while the enumeration forms submitted by a whopping 85 lakh electors show a mismatch with father’s name.These electors with “logical discrepancies” in their filled-up enumeration forms — who total over 1.6 crore — shall be served a notice by the electoral registration officer (ERO) seeking an explanation regarding the discrepancy along with proof of their eligibility to be enrolled.
Though the statewise share of Bengal electors who have declared them as progeny of a parent with more than six progeny, is nearly 3.1%, the corresponding percentage is much higher at 7.1% in Murshidabad and 6.8% in Uttar Dinajpur.Around 19.4 lakh electors have been associated with the logical discrepancy of being over 45 years of age and not having enrolled even once. Their overall share in the Bengal electorate is 2.5%, though Kalimpong has 5.4% such electors, and both Darjeeling and Kolkata South, 3.6%.Over 11% of electors have submitted enumeration forms with a ‘father name mismatch’. However, this share spikes to 19.9% in Kalimpong district, almost 16% in Malda, 14.9% in Uttar Dinajpur and 13.8% in Darjeeling.As many as 19.4 lakh, or 2.5% or the state’s electorate, have declared a gap of less than 15 years or more than 50 years between their and their parents’ age, also seen by the election authorities as a “logical discrepancy” meriting a notice. This average goes up to 6.3% in case of Kalimpong, which is close to the Nepal border even though not a border district. Nearly 2.5% of electors in Kalimpong have also declared grandparents less than 40 years older to them.Apart from the electors whose enumeration forms show the aforesaid ‘logical discrepancies”, nearly 28-30 lakh were found to be “unmapped” due to failure to specify their link with the roll from the last SIR in 2002. They will also be issued notices by the local ERO.
