West Bengal Election Voter List Update: Tribunal Verdicts Shape First Phase

The Election Commission has released booth-wise voter lists for the West Bengal elections' first phase. Two lists include voters approved by tribunals and those excluded. The Supreme Court, using Article 142, mandated eligibility confirmation up to two days before polling.

The Election Commission has taken a significant step toward the upcoming West Bengal elections by releasing booth-wise lists of voters, as confirmed by a senior official on Wednesday. These lists highlight the tribunal-approved names allowed to vote in the first phase.

The published lists on the EC website include two categories: voters cleared by tribunal orders for inclusion and those still excluded. While the exact number of additions and deletions is pending, a comprehensive tally is anticipated to be available by evening.

Voters can verify their status by accessing the official portal with their assembly constituency or using EPIC numbers. The Supreme Court enabled this process by allowing tribunal-approved voters to exercise their rights up to two days prior to the election, ensuring their participation in the upcoming poll.