Voter List Exclusions: Malda, Cooch Behar Top North Bengal; Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri Least

• 27.16 lakh names excluded from the SIR pending list of approximately 60 lakh voters.
• Malda and Cooch Behar districts in North Bengal recorded the highest number of exclusions.
• Jalpaiguri and Kalimpong districts had the fewest exclusions in North Bengal.
• TMC alleges 'farce' in SIR, claims valid voters excluded; BJP praises Election Commission's diligence.
• Total 90.83 lakh voter names excluded statewide by April 7.

Key Questions Answered

How will voter exclusions impact West Bengal elections?

Voter exclusions in West Bengal could significantly impact the upcoming elections, with nearly 91 lakh names deleted from electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

What is the Election Commission's role in this process?

The Election Commission's role includes declaring paid holidays on polling days, facilitating voter list dispute resolution through online and offline tribunals, investigating incidents li

Will excluded voters regain their voting rights?

Excluded voters may regain voting rights as the Election Commission is processing names from the 'under adjudication' list.