West Bengal voter list: Step-by-step guide to check name online, what to do if it is missing and key election dates here

The Election Commission of India published the fourth supplementary voter list for West Bengal on Sunday, concluding a massive adjudication process involving over 700 judicial officers across the state. This latest roll follows the scrutiny of 60 lakh names that were flagged as "under adjudication" during the publication of the final voters' list on February 28. With the 294-member Assembly scheduled for a two-phase poll on April 23 and 29, this document serves as the updated electoral record for the upcoming democratic exercise. An official confirmed the release to PTI, stating that no further details regarding the exact volume of deletions or additions would be provided at this stage.

West Bengal voter list: Current Status

The Election Commission has now made the fourth supplementary list public following the completion of SIR adjudications. According to an official who spoke to PTI, the fourth list is officially released, though the Commission has declined to provide specific information on the total number of deletions or inclusions made during this round. This process was necessitated after 60 lakh names were marked for further verification in the initial final list published in late February. To resolve these cases, 705 judicial officers were engaged to determine the eligibility of those marked names for the electoral rolls.

Where can you check your name in the WB voter list online?

Voters can verify their inclusion in the latest roll by visiting the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal at ceowestbengal.nic.in. The portal allows citizens to search their names using their EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) number or by entering personal details such as name and assembly constituency. Additionally, the National Voters' Service Portal (NVSP) at nvsp.in provides a centralized database for voters to check their status across all supplementary lists released by the Election Commission.

How to verify your polling booth and voter serial number?

Once the official website is accessed, users should navigate to the 'Search Your Name in Voter List' section. By entering the district and assembly constituency, the system displays the specific part number and serial number assigned to the voter. This digital verification is recommended before the state heads to the first phase of polling on April 23.

Where to Check the West Bengal Voter List Physically (Offline)?

The updated electoral rolls are available for public scrutiny both at local administrative offices and through official mobile applications. Voters can visit their respective Office of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or the polling station where they usually cast their vote to see the physical copy of the fourth supplementary list.

What to Do if Your Name is Missing from the List?

If a resident finds their name missing from the fourth supplementary list, they must immediately contact the local Booth Level Officer (BLO) or the District Election Office. Missing names may be a result of the recent SIR adjudications where judicial officers determined a lack of sufficient proof for residency or eligibility. Affected individuals can file an appeal or a fresh application via Form 6 through the National Voters' Service Portal (NVSP) or the Voter Helpline App, provided the deadline for continuous revision hasn't passed for their specific polling phase.

West Bengal Assembly Election Polling and Counting Dates

The publication of the fourth list is one of the final administrative steps before the commencement of the multi-phase elections. Polling for the 294-member West Bengal Assembly is scheduled to be held in two primary segments on April 23 and April 29. Following the conclusion of the voting process, the Election Commission has scheduled the counting of votes for May 4, at which point the final results for the state assembly will be declared.

(With agency inputs)