West Bengal Election Commission Updates Voter List Ahead of Phase-2 Elections
Election Commission adds 1,468 names to West Bengal voter list ahead of phase-2 election
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The Election Commission of India has added 1,468 names to the voter list for West Bengal's second phase of assembly elections, following Supreme Court mandates. This comes as 142 assembly seats are set to vote, with the ruling Trinamool Congress aiming to maintain its dominance in the region.
- 011,468 names added to the voter list for the second phase of elections in West Bengal.
- 02Six names were deleted from the list as part of the update.
- 03The Supreme Court mandated the establishment of 19 appellate tribunals for voter inclusion.
- 04The Trinamool Congress won 123 out of 142 seats in the previous election.
- 05The results of the elections will be announced on May 4.
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has published a supplementary voter list for the second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal, adding 1,468 names that were previously deleted after judicial review. This update follows the establishment of 19 appellate tribunals mandated by the Supreme Court to address voter discrepancies. The tribunals processed nearly 1,500 cases, clearing most applications while deleting six names. The second phase of voting will take place across 142 assembly seats in seven districts, where the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeks to defend its stronghold after winning 123 seats in the last election. The TMC criticized the ECI for the low restoration rate of voters, emphasizing that many remain disenfranchised. The results of this crucial election phase will be announced on May 4.
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The updated voter list allows newly added voters to participate in the upcoming elections, potentially influencing the outcome in a region where the TMC has historically held power.
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