India, July 26 -- To the question whether or not a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls will take place in West Bengal, the state's chief electoral officer, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, has said such a decision can be taken only by the apex poll panel, the Election Commission of India.

Training of booth-level officers (BLOs) and supervisors will ensure preparedness if the process is initiated, he added, sharing details of training sessions. "If SIR takes place, the training will equip BLOs to carry out their responsibilities effectively. However, the decision rests entirely with the ECI," Agarwal further said.

The SIR currently being held in Bihar - which has elections in October-November - has led to a major political contro...