West Bengal Assembly Polls: 3.6 Crore Voters Registered for Phase 1
West Bengal phase 1 voter roll at 3.6 cr; 1.85 cr men, 1.76 cr women, 465 transgenders voters in the list
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In West Bengal, the electoral roll for the first phase of assembly polls has reached 3.6 crore voters, with 1.85 crore men, 1.76 crore women, and 465 transgender individuals. The first phase will cover 152 constituencies on April 23, with Murshidabad district having the highest voter count.
- 01Total electoral roll for the first phase is 3.6 crore voters.
- 02Breakdown includes 1.85 crore men, 1.76 crore women, and 465 transgender voters.
- 03Voting is set for 152 constituencies on April 23.
- 04Murshidabad district has the highest voter count at 5.02 lakh.
- 05Recent transfers of 12 IPS officers and several police officials have occurred.
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As of Saturday, the total electoral roll for the first phase of assembly polls in West Bengal stands at 3.6 crore voters, comprising 1.85 crore men and 1.76 crore women, along with 465 transgender voters. The elections will take place on April 23 across 152 constituencies. Murshidabad district leads with the highest number of voters at 5.02 lakh, followed by Purba Medinipur with 4.16 lakh. Additionally, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has transferred 12 IPS officers, along with changes among other police officials in Kolkata and West Bengal.
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The electoral roll's size indicates significant voter engagement in West Bengal, which could influence election outcomes and political strategies.
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