The Election Commission (EC) late Friday night published the second supplementary electoral roll for West Bengal under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. This release comes just weeks before the state heads to the polls in a high-stakes two-phase assembly election.
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While the list was made available on the official portal around 11:30 PM, many voters reported being unable to access specific data regarding additions or deletions due to what officials described as “technical glitches.”
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Key Figures and the “SIR” Impact
The electoral roll has undergone significant changes since the revision began, leading to intense political debate over the scale of names removed:
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Initial Voter Base: 7.66 Crore
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Total Deletions (SIR Phase): 58 Lakh names (removed on grounds of death, migration, or duplication).
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Current Valid Voters: Approximately 7.04 Crore.
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Under Adjudication: Over 60 Lakh names were placed under judicial scrutiny; the latest supplementary lists aim to resolve these cases.
Reports suggest the second list contains roughly 12 lakh names, divided between those restored to the rolls and those permanently deleted following judicial review.
Important Dates for Voters
With the final “locking” of lists fast approaching, the timeline for the 294-member assembly election is now critical:
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| Event | Date |
| First Phase Polling (152 Seats) | April 23, 2026 |
| Second Phase Polling (142 Seats) | April 29, 2026 |
| Voter List “Locking” Deadline | April 7, 2026 |
| Counting of Votes | May 4, 2026 |
Investigative Insight: The Transparency Gap
The Election Commission’s decision to remain “tight-lipped” about the exact number of inclusions versus deletions has drawn sharp criticism from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). The party has expressed concerns that 11 of its own candidates remain “under adjudication,” potentially leaving their eligibility in limbo just days before the nomination deadline.
Furthermore, the narrow 15-day window to appeal exclusions before Appellate Tribunals—which are still being operationalized in locations like the Judicial Academy in New Town—poses a significant challenge for disenfranchised citizens.
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