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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the updated draft electoral rolls for West Bengal after conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The revision process resulted in the deletion of over 5.8 million voter names due to reasons like death, migration, and failure to submit enumeration forms. The updated rolls are expected to contain the names of approximately 70.8 million voters. The draft rolls are available online and offline for verification. The ECI has also published the list of deleted voters with reasons for their removal. Citizens whose names are missing can apply for inclusion by submitting Form 6. The deadline for claims and objections is January 15, 2026.

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West Bengal Electoral Rolls Updated: 5.8 Million Voters Removed Ahead of Assembly Elections

Kolkata, December 16, 2025 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released its updated draft electoral rolls for West Bengal today, following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The revision resulted in the deletion of over 5.8 million voters from the list.

The ECI confirmed that the deletions were primarily due to reasons such as death, migration, and failure of voters to submit required enumeration forms. The updated draft now lists approximately 70.8 million eligible voters in the state, a significant reduction from the pre-revision total of 76.6 million.

With state Assembly elections looming next year, the release of the draft electoral rolls marks the beginning of the election process.

Voters can access the draft rolls online through the ECI portal (eci.gov.in) or the website of the Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (ceowestbengal.wb.gov.in). Individuals can also verify their registration status at Block Development Offices or by contacting Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and Booth Level Assistants (BLAs) from political parties.

The ECI has also made available the list of voters whose names were removed, along with the reason for their deletion. This list is accessible on the ceowestbengal.wb.gov.in website by entering an Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number or state and assembly constituency details.

Citizens whose names are missing from the updated rolls have until January 15, 2026, to file claims for inclusion. Application Form 6, along with Annexure-IV, can be submitted to the local Booth Level Officer (BLO) or applied for online through the ECI website or the ECINET app. The ECI encourages all eligible voters to verify their status and ensure accurate registration ahead of the upcoming elections.

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