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9 Million Voters Removed, Tight Security Secures West Bengal Election

4/24/2026

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Nearly nine million voters were removed from West Bengal’s electoral rolls during an Intensive Revision ahead of the election.
Voting began on 23 April 2026 for 152 seats, with a second phase on 29 April.
The Election Commission imposed a 96-hour liquor ban and barred bike rallies and non-essential two-wheelers.
Around 240,000 central security personnel and bullet-proof vehicles were deployed across West Bengal to curb violence.

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Nearly nine million voters were removed from West Bengal’s electoral rolls during an Intensive Revision ahead of the election.
Voting began on 23 April 2026 for 152 seats, with a second phase on 29 April.
The Election Commission imposed a 96-hour liquor ban and barred bike rallies and non-essential two-wheelers.
Around 240,000 central security personnel and bullet-proof vehicles were deployed across West Bengal to curb violence.