Nearly 700,000 voters have been added to the electoral rolls in West Bengal in preparation for the upcoming assembly elections, officials reported. The Election Commission of India has yet to release detailed demographic data regarding these new voters.
Of the newly registered electorate, approximately 322,000 are expected to participate in the first phase of voting, while around 388,000 will cast their ballots in the second phase, according to a senior official cited by PTI. However, the commission has not specified how many of these new voters are first-time participants who have recently turned 18, nor has it provided a breakdown by gender.
Additionally, data concerning Form-6 applications—which are utilized for inclusion on electoral rolls—as well as the number of rejections, has not been disclosed. Officials noted that only aggregate figures have been made available at this time, with detailed information maintained separately and likely to be shared later if deemed necessary.
Following the latest revision, the total number of eligible voters in West Bengal now stands at 68,251,008, a figure that could increase further based on additions mandated by tribunals.
This development coincides with last week’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) report, which indicated that West Bengal experienced net deletions of 10.9%, one of the highest rates among Indian states, reflecting significant removals of deceased, relocated, and duplicate voters.
