27 Lakh Invalid Voters Identified in Bengal: Nearly 1 Crore Names Removed from List

• Calcutta High Court Chief Justice's bench resolved 59.84 lakh complaints by Monday night.
• Out of 60.06 lakh complaints, 32.68 lakh were valid voters, while 27.16 lakh were invalid.
• A total of 90.83 lakh names, almost 1 crore, have been removed from the voter list statewide.
• Murshidabad district saw the highest number of invalid voters with 4.55 lakh names removed.
• Invalid voters can re-apply to the tribunal online or offline via voter.eci.gov.in.

Key Questions Answered

How will this impact upcoming West Bengal elections?

The upcoming West Bengal elections on April 23 and 29, 2026, will be shaped by various factors including welfare promises, the Sandeshkhali issue, Congress's independent stance, and community-specific

Can removed voters easily re-register their names?

Removed voters can re-register their names through a special tribunal established for this purpose. Applications can be submitted online via voter.eci.gov.

What is the next step for invalid voters?

Invalid voters can appeal to tribunals. These tribunals, led by retired judges, will handle applications for inclusion or exclusion from voter lists.