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139 voters cleared by tribunals to vote in West Bengal first phase polls; 657 SIR cases disposed
The Election Commission of India said 139 voters would participate in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls on April 23 after judicial tribunals cleared their names. West Bengal authorities reported that tribunals disposed of 657 SIR-related electoral disputes, a move corroborated by the state's chief electoral officer.
Why It Matters
This clears eligibility issues stemming from SIR revisions, potentially affecting voter turnout in the first phase. It shows the speed of resolving electoral roll disputes impacting the WB polls.
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139 voters cleared by tribunals to vote in West Bengal first phase polls
April 23, 2026
Election Commission of India allowed 139 voters to participate in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls on April 23 after their names were cleared by judicial tribunals.
Tribunals dispose of 657 SIR-related electoral disputes
April 22, 2026
Judges at different tribunals disposed of 657 cases arising from disputes under adjudication linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, according to West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal.