Author: Priyanka Basak

Under the strict oversight of the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is finalizing the list for West Bengal’s electoral future. Set for publication this Saturday, February 28, 2026, the updated roll for over 7 crore citizens will move beyond a simple list of names, instead acting as a high-stakes clearance ledger. By segregating every entry into Approved, Deleted, or Adjudication status, the Commission is effectively filtering the state’s massive voter base through a judicial sieve to resolve “trust deficits” and technical discrepancies identified during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

As his three-year era from February 2023 to February 2026 comes to an end, Jiju Jaesper Joseph, IFS, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in forest and wildlife conservation, after dedicated service over three impactful years, in Malda district before taking charge of Jalpaiguri division, to continue his responsibility as a committed forest administrator, and through visionary leadership, scientific initiatives, and compassionate governance that strengthened environmental protection across the district.