First Supplementary Voters’ List Released in West Bengal After Adjudication of 29 Lakh Cases

The Election Commission has published the first supplementary voters’ list for West Bengal under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, marking a significant step toward finalizing an accurate electoral roll ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The list was released late on the night of March 23, around 11:55 PM, following the adjudication of approximately 29 lakh cases that were previously marked as “under adjudication.” The move comes after the publication of the final electoral roll on February 28, 2026, which had left nearly 60 lakh voter entries pending verification. According to officials, the adjudication process was carried out by a total of 705 judicial officers tasked with reviewing claims, objections, and discrepancies in the voter database.

                        The Special Intensive Revision was undertaken in compliance with directives from the Supreme Court, aimed at ensuring a clean, transparent, and error-free electoral roll before the state heads into polls. The exercise involved extensive scrutiny of voter records to address duplication, inaccuracies, and eligibility concerns. With the release of the supplementary list, voters can now verify their inclusion status through the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) West Bengal’s official website or via the ECI Net mobile application. Authorities have also established 19 appeal tribunals across the state, providing an avenue for individuals whose names may have been excluded to seek redress.

       In view of potential public response following the publication, the state administration has heightened security measures. Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal has issued directives to District Magistrates and Police Commissioners to ensure effective crowd management and maintain law and order at voter facilitation centers.

West Bengal is scheduled to conduct polling for its 294-member Legislative Assembly in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2026. The counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2026.Officials reiterated that the revision process is part of a broader effort to uphold the integrity of the electoral system and to facilitate a fair and inclusive democratic exercise in the state.