Thu May 08 23:39:53 UTC 2025: ## West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision Results in 2,000 Voter Decrease

**Kolkata, May 9, 2025** – A special summary revision of the electoral roll in West Bengal’s Kaliganj Assembly constituency has resulted in a net decrease of over 2,000 voters. The final electoral list, published on May 5th, shows a total of 252,670 electors, down from the initial 254,878.

The revision, conducted by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) following the publication of an integrated draft electoral roll on April 8th, included the processing of claims and objections between April 8th and 24th. The changes reflect the deletion of names, updates to voter addresses, additions of new and overseas voters, corrections of details, replacement of Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPICs), and the registration of voters with disabilities.

This significant correction comes amidst ongoing concerns from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding alleged duplicate EPIC numbers and accusations of “fake voters” from other states. Earlier this year, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged widespread discrepancies, implicating the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Following these allegations, the TMC conducted its own inspection of electoral rolls.

The CEO stated that the process involved a house-to-house survey by 309 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and verification by 660 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by political parties. The final electoral roll was subsequently distributed to all political parties.

The revision is particularly relevant as West Bengal is preparing for two upcoming by-elections: one in Kaliganj, following the death of TMC MLA Nasiruddin Ahamed, and another in the Basirhat Parliamentary constituency.

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