Bengal Voter List Crisis 2026: Deadlines, Tribunals & Polls in Jeopardy

The West Bengal Assembly polls scheduled for April 23 and April 29, 2026, face a growing voter list crisis. With over 60 lakh names deleted during the Special Intensive Revision and appellate tribunals still not fully operational, millions of voters face uncertainty. This explainer breaks down the ongoing legal interventions, deadlines, and how Bengal is racing against time to safeguard democratic participation.