EC Publishes Bengal Draft Rolls: 58 Lakh Names Deleted, How to Check Status
EC Publishes Bengal Draft Rolls: 58 Lakh Names Deleted, How to Check Status
The Election Commission released Bengal's draft rolls showing 58 lakh deletions due to untraceable, deceased, or duplicate records. Learn how to verify your status and re-register.
With polling season approaching, the Election Commission on Friday released the draft electoral rolls for Bengal, revealing that about 58 lakh voters have been deleted from the rolls. The deletions are part of a Special Intensive Revision aimed at removing duplicates, untraceable voters, and those who are deceased.
Officials say the deletions could affect millions of potential voters and will be followed by a re-registration process. Citizens can check whether their name remains on the rolls online or by visiting their Booth Level Officers. If a name is missing, residents can apply to re-register to stay eligible on the voters’ list.
District-level websites have been activated as part of the rollout, and voters can access district portals to verify status. The list of deleted names from the draft rolls of 2026 contrasts with rolls from 2025, signaling a cleanup ahead of elections. The move is part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2026) intended to weed out errors and duplicates before voting.
Experts say the process is standard procedure for maintaining clean rolls, but it could spark political discussion and heighten scrutiny of how deletions are applied. The Election Commission emphasizes transparency and encourages voters to verify their status and re-register if needed, to ensure they can participate in the upcoming polls.
