West Bengal Voter Roll Revisions: 58 Lakh Names Deleted

The Election Commission has published draft electoral rolls for West Bengal. Over 58 lakh voter names were deleted due to various discrepancies. The list is accessible online, and affected voters can contest removals by submitting claims from December 2025 to January 2026. State assembly elections are scheduled for early next year.

The Election Commission (EC) has unveiled the draft electoral rolls for West Bengal, revealing the deletion of over 58 lakh voter names. The adjustments, based on enumeration feedback, incorporate reasons such as untraceable addresses, permanent relocations, duplicate entries, and deaths.

These draft rolls can be accessed online through the official CEO West Bengal website, the EC's voter portal, and the ECINET application. Additionally, a list of deleted voters is available on the commission's portal.

Voters who find their names removed can file claims for correction from December 16, 2025, to January 15, 2026. With state assembly elections approaching, the accuracy of these rolls is more crucial than ever.

(With inputs from agencies.)