Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: ECI transfers 12 police officers in poll-bound West Bengal
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
West Bengal's first phase Assembly elections scheduled for April 23 will see 3.6 crore electors across 16 districts voting. Electoral rolls include 1.84 crore men, 1.75 crore women, and 465 third-gender persons. Murshidabad has the highest voters at 50.26 lakh; Kalimpong has the lowest at 2.01 lakh. The Election Commission transferred 12 officers from Kolkata and West Bengal Police to ensure election neutrality.
Key Entities
Election Commission of IndiaWest Bengal Assembly ElectionsKolkata PoliceWest Bengal PoliceMurshidabadSoma Das MitraSudip SarkarApril 23, 2026