How to Contact Your BLO During Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision 2025: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Voter Verification, Electoral Roll Updates, and Citizen Rights

How to Contact Your BLO: This massive exercise, supervised by the Election Commission of India (ECI), aims to clean, verify, and update Bengal’s voter lists ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. From Kolkata to Cooch Behar, BLOs have begun knocking on doors to verify details, cross-check records with the 2002 base roll, and record new entries for first-time voters.

But confusion remains high — particularly about how voters can confirm who their BLO is, when they will visit, and how to ensure that their names are not deleted or wrongly marked as “ineligible.”

This article offers a complete 3,000-word citizen’s guide — explaining how to find and contact your BLO, what to do when they visit, what documents you’ll need, and why this process matters more than ever.

🔹 1. How to Contact Your BLO: What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)?

The SIR 2025 is part of the Election Commission’s regular nationwide voter list verification drive. However, in West Bengal, it carries extra weight this year because it follows heated debates over voter roll accuracy, citizenship verification, and alleged duplication or omissions in past lists.

Under the SIR, every district is required to:

• Cross-verify voter data against the 2002 electoral roll,
• Conduct door-to-door verification of all registered voters, and
• Register new eligible citizens who turned 18 on or before January 1, 2026.

The process began on November 4, 2025, and will continue till December 4, 2025, followed by the publication of the draft roll on December 9 and the final roll on February 7, 2026.

🔹 2. Who Is a BLO and Why They Matter

The Booth Level Officer (BLO) is the link between the Election Commission and the voter. Every polling booth in West Bengal has an assigned BLO — usually a government or semi-government employee such as a teacher, clerk, or municipal worker.

Their responsibilities include:

• Visiting households to verify voter details,
• Distributing and collecting Form 6 (for inclusion), Form 7 (for deletion), and Form 8 (for correction),
• Ensuring that new voters are added properly, and
• Assisting citizens in identifying and correcting discrepancies.

In essence, your BLO is your first point of contact for any voter-related query.

🔹 3. How to Find and Contact Your BLO

You don’t have to wait for your BLO to arrive at your doorstep — you can easily find out who they are through the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal’s official website.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Visit the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal:
   👉 https://ceowestbengal.wb.gov.in
2. Click on “Know Your BLO / ERO / DEO” or select the “Search Your Name in Electoral Roll” option.
3. Enter your EPIC number (the 10-digit alphanumeric code on your Voter ID card).
4. Choose your district, assembly constituency, and booth number if prompted.
5. Once the search result appears, scroll down to view:
   • BLO name and contact number,
   • Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) details,
   • District Election Officer (DEO) contact.
6. Save or note your BLO’s mobile number. You can call or send a text message if you’re unsure when they’ll visit.

💡 Tip: You can also access the same details through the Voter Helpline app, available on both Android and iOS.

👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eci.citizen

🔹 4. What to Expect When the BLO Visits

During the SIR period (Nov 4–Dec 4), your BLO will visit your home to verify every registered voter. Here’s what happens:

1. The BLO will show their official identity card with a photograph and signature.
2. They’ll provide a house-to-house verification form containing each voter’s details.
3. Each eligible voter must verify or correct the information, sign the form, and return it.
4. The BLO will countersign and provide you with a stamped acknowledgment.

If you are unavailable, the BLO will attempt up to three visits before marking the household as “not available.”

If you miss all visits, you can still reach out later using their contact number found on the CEO’s portal.

🔹 5. What Documents You Should Keep Ready

Although enumeration is based mainly on self-declaration, keeping key documents ready can make verification smoother.

Essential Documents:

• EPIC (Voter ID) card,
• Aadhaar card (for identity verification, if requested),
• Proof of age (birth certificate, school certificate, passport),
• Proof of address (ration card, electricity bill, rental agreement),
• Two passport-size photographs (for new voters).

📘 Note: You are not required to submit physical copies of documents during the BLO’s initial visit unless specifically requested later during claim hearings.

🔹 6. Key Dates to Remember

During the claims and objections period, voters can visit their local election office or use online forms on the ECI portal (https://voters.eci.gov.in) to make corrections or additions.

🔹 7. How to File for Correction or New Registration

If your name is missing, or details such as spelling or address are incorrect, use the following forms:

All forms are available online at the National Voters’ Services Portal (NVSP):
👉 https://voters.eci.gov.in

🔹 8. Special Focus: First-Time Voters and Migrant Workers

The SIR also emphasizes including new voters aged 18–19 years who were not on previous lists. BLOs are visiting colleges and educational institutions to distribute Form 6 among eligible youth.

For migrant workers, BLOs are instructed to coordinate with local employers and housing societies to reach temporary residents. If you are a migrant or work outside Bengal, you can:

• Fill your voter form online at the ECI portal, or
• Authorize a family member to submit the form on your behalf to your BLO.

🔹 9. Rights and Responsibilities of Voters During SIR

Your Rights:

• To verify your name and details on the voter list,
• To request corrections free of charge,
• To be visited by an officially designated BLO (who must show valid ID),
• To submit forms either online or in person.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate information,
• Sign all forms truthfully,
• Ensure that your details are not duplicated in another constituency,
• Check your name during the draft publication phase.

🔹 10. What If You Don’t Find Your BLO or They Haven’t Visited?

If your BLO hasn’t visited or you can’t reach them:

1. Go to your nearest Block or Sub-Division Election Office.
2. Provide your EPIC number to find the booth-level contact.
3. Alternatively, use the helpline number 1950 (toll-free) to speak with election officials.

You can also send queries to the Chief Electoral Officer’s grievance email listed on https://ceowestbengal.wb.gov.in.

🔹 11. Political Significance and Context

This year’s SIR is taking place amid heightened political attention. Parties across the spectrum have voiced concerns over voter roll integrity:

• The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has urged BLOs to ensure no genuine voter is deleted.
• The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded re-verification of certain districts, alleging fake entries.
• The Left and Congress have called for transparency and citizen awareness.

Amid these claims, the ECI has reiterated that the revision aims to ensure “clean, error-free rolls,” not citizenship verification. The Commission has warned against spreading misinformation about the process.

🔹 12. Challenges on the Ground

In some rural districts such as Malda, Murshidabad, and North Dinajpur, BLOs have reported long hours and staff shortages. Teachers deployed as BLOs often manage both school duties and field verification.

To address this, district administrations have introduced digital tracking of BLO visits and QR-based attendance — allowing EROs to monitor progress in real time.

Despite logistical hurdles, officials maintain that the process is on track to meet deadlines.

🔹 13. What Happens After the SIR Ends

Once all forms are collected and verified:

• Data is compiled at the Sub-Division Election Office,
• Draft rolls are published publicly at every polling station,
• Voters can view, verify, and raise objections,
• After verification hearings, the final roll is published.

Citizens are encouraged to recheck their names on December 9, 2025, when the draft roll goes online.

🔹 14. Why Contacting Your BLO Matters Now

Your BLO is your single point of access to:

• Know whether your name exists in the current voter list,
• Confirm that your data matches the 2002 base roll,
• Ensure you’re included in the final publication,
• Avoid last-minute disqualification or clerical omissions.

By establishing early contact, you safeguard your right to vote and help maintain the integrity of the electoral process.

🔹 15. Helpful External Links for Citizens

🔹 16. Final Takeaway: Democracy Begins at Your Doorstep

The Special Intensive Revision 2025 is more than a technical update — it’s the foundation of free and fair elections. In a democracy as vast and diverse as India’s, accuracy in voter rolls is paramount.

So when your BLO visits — open your door, verify your data, and ask questions.
If they haven’t yet — reach out using official links, helpline numbers, or the CEO’s portal.

Because your one verified signature today could decide your right to vote tomorrow.

Official References:

• Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal – https://ceowestbengal.wb.gov.in
• Election Commission of India – https://eci.gov.in

• National Voters’ Services Portal – https://voters.eci.gov.in

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