West Bengal voter list
58 Lakh Names Deleted from West Bengal Voter List: Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Assembly Polls
Dec 16, 2025 02:42 pm CST
West Bengal faces political controversy as 58 lakh names are deleted from the draft voter list during Special Intensive Revision. With 24 lakh marked "dead," 19 lakh "relocated," and others categorized as "missing" or "duplicate," the Trinamool Congress alleges BJP conspiracy while the opposition claims the ruling party protects illegal voters. The final list will be published in February ahead of Assembly elections.
Prashant Kishor Applies for Removal from Bengal Voter List Following Election Commission Notice
Nov 01, 2025 10:12 pm CST
Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj party, has applied to have his name removed from West Bengal's voter list amid controversy over dual registration. The Election Commission sent him a notice after discovering his name in both Bengal and Bihar electoral rolls, which violates the Representation of the People Act. Kishor questions why the duplication wasn't addressed during Bihar's revision process and remains committed to offering a third political alternative in Bihar's upcoming elections.
Trinamool Congress Sets Up Help Desks to Protect Voter Rights in Bengal's Special Intensive Revision
Nov 01, 2025 12:13 am CST
The Trinamool Congress is establishing help desks across West Bengal to ensure no legitimate voters are excluded during the Special Intensive Revision process. Led by Abhishek Banerjee, the party has warned of major protests in Delhi if voter names are omitted, particularly in border districts where irregularities have already been reported. Teams of party workers are comparing physical and digital voter lists to identify discrepancies before Booth Level Officers begin home visits.