West Bengal Voter List Revision: Over 90 Lakh Names Deleted, Murshidabad Worst Hit
West Bengal voter list revision sees over 90 lakh names deleted, with Murshidabad worst hit. Major deletions raise concerns over transparency and electoral impact.
In a major development, the West Bengal voter list revision has led to the deletion of over 90 lakh names, sparking widespread concern and political debate across the state. The large-scale update carried out by the Election Commission of India has significantly impacted several districts, with Murshidabad emerging as the worst affected.
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Massive Deletions in Murshidabad
Murshidabad district has recorded the highest number of voter deletions, with a staggering 4,55,137 names removed from the electoral rolls.
Samserganj Assembly Constituency: 74,775 names deleted
Lalgola: 55,420 names removed
Raghunathganj: Over 46,100 deletions
Farakka: 38,222 names deleted
Suti: 37,965 names removed
Other constituencies like Domkal, Jangipur, Khargram, and Bhagabangola also witnessed deletions ranging between 30,000 to 50,000 voters.
Statewide Voter List Revision Figures
According to official data
Total names reviewed: Nearly 60 lakh
Names verified by officials: Around 700 judicial officers involved
Names deleted during review: 27,16,393
Total deletions in West Bengal voter list: 90,83,345
This extensive revision exercise has raised serious questions regarding its scale and execution.
Other Districts Also Affected
The West Bengal voter list revision has impacted several other districts as well
Malda
Sujapur: 26,829 names deleted
Uttar Dinajpur
Chopra: 27,898 deletions
Islampur: Over 15,000 names removed
South 24 Parganas
Metiabruz: 39,579 deletions
Canning Purba, Basanti, Gosaba: Thousands removed
Kolkata Not Spared
Even the state capital Kolkata saw significant deletions
Kolkata Port: 13,395 names removed
Chowringhee: 10,424 deletions
Bhabanipur: 3,893 names removed
Beliaghata: 9,532 deletions
Entally: 9,092 names removed
Ballygunge: 6,174 deletions
Maniktala: 733 lowest in city
Industrial Belt Impact
In Paschim Bardhaman, constituencies like Asansol North, Kulti, Barabani, and Raniganj recorded 10,000 to 14,000 deletions each, indicating that the revision drive affected both urban and industrial regions.
Political Debate Intensifies
The scale of the West Bengal voter list revision has triggered fresh political debate, particularly in minority-dominated districts like Murshidabad and Malda. Concerns are being raised over
Transparency of the revision process
Impact on electoral representation
Possible implications for upcoming elections
Observers note that many constituencies witnessed deletions ranging between 30,000 to 70,000 voters, which could significantly influence future electoral outcomes.
The West Bengal voter list revision, which resulted in over 90 lakh names being deleted, has become one of the largest electoral roll updates in recent times. With Murshidabad at the center of the impact, the issue continues to draw attention, raising questions about fairness, accuracy, and its potential political consequences across the state.
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