Net deletions due to SIR 5.2cr (10%) in 12 states/UTs; 2 crore included in Phase 2
Over 2 crore new voters joined electoral rolls across 12 states and UTs during intensive revision, while nearly 5.2 crore names were deleted.
This purification process, aimed at ensuring accurate voter lists and preventing bogus voting, resulted in 45.8 crore electors remaining.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Uttar Pradesh saw the highest purification percentages.
West Bengal Election Turnout Records
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- Bengal assembly elections: Over 3.6 crore voters eligible for first phase polls on April 23, says EC Times Of India —
- 'Big khela' coming to Bengal, declares PM Modi Times Of India —
- 'SIR is a big scam to bring BJP to office' Times Of India —
- Avenge Mamata's insult to Murmu, Shah calls upon tribal community Times Of India —