Bengal Electoral Roll: 58 Lakh Names Deleted, 1 Crore More Under Scanner

• West Bengal's draft electoral roll shows 58.20 lakh voter names deleted due to deceased, shifted, or duplicate entries.
• Kolkata North recorded the highest percentage of deletions (25%), with Chowringhee (74,000+) and Jorasanko (36%+) leading in specific constituencies.
• South 24 Parganas (8 lakh+) and North 24 Parganas (7 lakh+) saw the largest absolute number of deletions.
• Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal assured no valid voter would be deleted, offering hearings and appeal options.
• An additional one crore residents are under scrutiny for authenticity, facing potential hearings and deletion if details aren't verified.

Why It Matters: Bengal sees massive voter deletions; EC assures validity while CM mobilizes party for verification.