West Bengal Voter List Update: 61 Lakh Deleted, 60 Lakh Under Scrutiny
Synopsis
West Bengal's final voters' list reveals significant deletions, with over 61 lakh voters removed. Judicial examination of identity documents for another 60 lakh continues. What does this mean for the state's electoral landscape?
Key Takeaways
61,78,245 voters removed from the list.
60 lakh identities under judicial review.
Final count of approved voters stands at 7,04,59,284 .
Errors acknowledged but deemed minor by the CEO.
Voters can verify their status online or offline.
Kolkata, Feb 28 (NationPress) The final list of voters in West Bengal, compiled during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), was unveiled on Saturday, revealing that a total of 61,78,245 voters have been removed. This number could increase as identity documents for approximately 60 lakh voters are currently under judicial review by officers appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI), following the directives of the Supreme Court.
During a press briefing on Saturday afternoon, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, stated that the total count of “approved” voters in the conclusive list stands at 7,04,59,284.
“When the SIR commenced in November of the previous year, there were 7,66,37,529 voters. This number has been adjusted to 7,08,16,630, and in the final voters’ list, the count of ‘approved’ voters is now 7,04,59,284. This indicates that 61,78,245 voters have been eliminated from the list,” Agarwal explained.
He further mentioned that if any individual has concerns regarding the deletion of their name, they must first approach the respective District Electoral Officer (DEO) and subsequently the CEO. “Applications regarding this must be submitted within the next 14 days as per established regulations,” Agarwal noted.
Numerous political factions in West Bengal, particularly the ruling Trinamool Congress, have raised issues regarding purported procedural inconsistencies in the SIR process. During the press conference detailing the final voters’ list, the CEO acknowledged some errors in the procedure.
“Nevertheless, these inaccuracies are minor in light of the vast scale of the operation. Where errors have occurred, the ECI has taken corrective measures,” Agarwal stated.
Despite the release of the final voters’ list, the judicial review of voter documents referred to ECI-appointed judicial officers will persist. “At present, 501 judicial officers are involved in this adjudication process. A supplementary list will be issued in due course, contingent on the advancement of the judicial review,” the CEO added.
The final voters’ list consists of three categories: “approved,” “under adjudication,” and “deleted.” Access to the list is available on the official websites of the ECI and the CEO of West Bengal. Voters may also verify information offline by reaching out to the booth-level officer (BLO) or visiting their respective polling station, where printed copies of the list are available for review.
Point of View
They also raise concerns among various political parties about transparency and fairness in the electoral system.
NationPress
4 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many voters were deleted from the West Bengal voter list?
A total of 61,78,245 voters have been deleted from the final voters’ list.
What is the current status of the names under scrutiny?
Approximately 60 lakh voters' identities are currently being reviewed by judicial officers appointed by the ECI.
What should a voter do if they find their name deleted?
Voters may apply to their District Electoral Officer (DEO) and then to the CEO within 14 days if they object to their name being deleted.
How can voters access the final voters' list?
The final voters' list can be accessed through the official websites of the ECI and the CEO of West Bengal or by visiting polling stations.
What categories are included in the final voters' list?
The final voters’ list includes three categories: “approved,” “under adjudication,” and “deleted.”
