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At the time of publishing the final list, EC had said around 6.3 million names were deleted. Subsequently, another 1.8 million names were struck off from a pool of 4 million under review.

The announcement of candidates came a day after top Congress leaders held detailed deliberations on the list for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections during the meeting of the Central Election Committee (CEC).

Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday criticised DMK's poll promises, alleging that the proposed 8,000 coupon scheme woul.

The Election Commission portal for appeals from Bengal voters against exclusion from supplementary lists went live on Sunday, but there was no clarity.

The Election Commission of India has scheduled the Assembly elections for West Bengal to be held in two phases.

Kolkata, Mar 29 (PTI): The Election Commission on Sunday transferred officers-in-charge and inspectors-in-charge of 173 police stations across West Bengal, including 31 under Kolkata Police, as part of measures to ensure free and fair Assembly elections, officials sai.

The Election Commission has ordered a sweeping transfer of 83 officials across 18 districts in West Bengal ahead of upcoming polls. The move, EC said, is aimed at ensuring administrative neutrality.

The Election Commission of India has undertaken a major reshuffle of 184 police officers and 83 Block Development Officers across West Bengal. This move aims to ensure violence-free and transparent assembly polls. Key police stations in violence-prone areas and sensitive constituencies have seen new postings. The commission is also reviewing actions taken against officers for past poll violence.

The announcement of candidates came a day after top Congress leaders held detailed deliberations on the list for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections during the meeting of the Central Election Committee.

Polling in West Bengal will be held in two phases -- April 23 and April 29 -- with counting scheduled for May 4.