Voter Search: An Overview of Voter Lists in West Bengal and Assam
Voter Lists in West Bengal and Assam
“We have faith in the judicial system. Many people in the area are in panic. We have asked them not to worry. If necessary, we will organise a larger movement,” stated Zakir Hossain, reflecting the concerns surrounding the recent developments in voter registration processes in West Bengal.
The final voter list for West Bengal has been published, revealing a total of 6 crore 44 lakh 52 thousand 609 voters. However, the situation is complicated by the fact that 60 lakh 6 thousand 675 names are currently under adjudication, and 63 lakh 66 thousand 952 names have already been removed from the list. These figures highlight the ongoing challenges faced by the Election Commission as it works to ensure the accuracy of electoral rolls.
In the context of these developments, Byron Biswas, a representative of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), expressed strong opposition to what he described as a conspiracy to influence the elections. This sentiment underscores the political tensions in the region, particularly as parties prepare for upcoming electoral contests.
Meanwhile, in Assam, the final voter list was published on February 10, 2026, covering 126 assembly constituencies and including over 24.95 million voters. The list comprises 12,482,213 male voters, 12,475,583 female voters, and 343 third-gender voters, reflecting a diverse electorate.
The draft voter list for Assam initially contained 25,201,624 voters, but this number decreased by 243,485 to arrive at the final count. The Chief Electoral Officer of Assam noted that a house-to-house verification drive was conducted from November 22, 2025, to December 20, 2025, to ensure the integrity of the voter list.
As part of the electoral process, the period for submitting claims and objections in Assam was established from December 27, 2025, to January 22, 2026. This timeline is crucial for addressing any discrepancies that may arise in the voter registration process.
In West Bengal, the final publication of the voter list was postponed to February 14, 2026, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Booth Level Officers completed their house-to-house verification by December 11, 2025, as part of this effort to maintain accurate electoral rolls.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has encouraged all citizens to actively participate in the SIR process, emphasizing that maintaining accurate and up-to-date electoral rolls is fundamental to free and fair elections. As the political landscape evolves, the implications of these voter lists will be closely monitored by all stakeholders involved.
