54% out: EC releases first data of deletions after adjudication in West Bengal
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Election Commission of India released data showing 54.4% of 60.06 lakh names under adjudication in West Bengal stand deleted. Total voters fell from 7.66 crore to 6.77 crore, a reduction of 89 lakh people or 11.62%. Nadia district has highest deletion rate at 77.86%. Deleted voters can challenge decisions before tribunals until specified deadlines for upcoming election phases.
Key Entities
Election Commission of IndiaWest BengalSpecial Intensive RevisionMurshidabad districtNadia districtSupreme CourtJudicial officers