The Election Commission of India has announced the addition of approximately 700,000 new voters to the electoral rolls in West Bengal as the state prepares for upcoming assembly elections. Out of these new voters, around 322,000 will cast their votes in the first phase, while nearly 388,000 will participate in the second phase. However, the commission has not yet provided specific details regarding the age or gender distribution of these new voters, nor the number of first-time voters who have just turned 18. The total electorate in West Bengal now stands at 68,251,008, with the potential for further increases if names are added following tribunal orders. A senior official from the Election Commission stated that while aggregate figures have been released, detailed demographic data is maintained separately and may be shared later if necessary.