The Election Commission has said it prepared a hearing notice for Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen as part of the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list. “A hearing notice was generated for Amartya Sen as his age difference with his mother was less than 15 according to the enumeration form. “His (Sen’s) name has been featured in the draft electoral roll as a non-resident Indian. Sen’s name is featured in the draft electoral roll of the Bolpur Assembly constituency, as his house, Pratichi, falls in that area. An EC official had said Amartya Sen is a renowned figure, and for eminent personalities, the commission could suo motu include their names in the electoral roll.

Source: The Telegraph January 07, 2026 01:29 UTC