Electoral Rolls Expanded: 7 lakh new voters enrolled in West Bengal

Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, around seven lakh new voters have been added to West Bengal’s electoral rolls, officials from the Election Commission said on Saturday.

According to a senior poll official, about 3.22 lakh newly registered voters will vote in the first phase , while nearly 3.88 lakh are expected to participate in the second phase .

Despite the significant addition, the Election Commission has not yet released a detailed demographic break-up of these new voters. Information regarding the age profile, gender distribution , and the number of first-time voters who have recently turned 18 remains undisclosed.

The Commission has also withheld data on Form-6 applications , including how many requests for inclusion in the electoral rolls were received and how many were rejected.

“The aggregate figures have been released in line with norms. Detailed data is maintained separately and may be shared later if required,” a senior EC official said.

With the latest revision, the total electorate in West Bengal now stands at 6,82,51,008 (over 6.82 crore voters) . Officials added that the number could increase further if additional names are included following tribunal orders .

The expansion of the voter base comes as the state prepares for a closely watched electoral contest, with authorities continuing efforts to update and verify electoral rolls.