Bengal imams, community groups help Muslims register for upcoming polls
With state elections coming up in 2026, Bengal's minority groups and mosque leaders are stepping up to help Muslims update their voter details.
Over 80,000 officials are going door-to-door in West Bengal as part of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that started November 4, making sure everyone gets the forms they need.
Draft voter lists drop December 9.
Minorities make up about 30% of Bengal's voters
Minorities make up about 30% of Bengal's voters—enough to sway nearly 100 Assembly seats—so getting everyone registered really matters.
But there's stress: most "unmatched" voters now have to prove their documents at hearings, and some say officials aren't visiting every home like they're supposed to.
Community groups and imams are running daily camps and help desks so no one gets left out.
The last day for claims is January 8, with final rolls out February 7—so this push could shape who actually gets a say next election.