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Politics
State Election Commission reviews poll prep, eyes revised ward maps in Kolkata, Howrah
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 08:39 PM
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The West Bengal State Election Commission has begun a review of poll preparations, focusing on Kolkata and Howrah after the recent revision of ward boundaries.
The West Bengal State Election Commission announced that it is conducting a detailed review of election preparations in the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah. The review comes after the state government issued a revised set of ward boundaries, altering the number and composition of electoral wards in both municipalities.
Commission officials said the exercise aims to verify that polling stations, voter lists and logistical arrangements align with the new ward structure. They will assess whether the changes could affect voter accessibility, booth allocation and the overall timeline for the upcoming local body elections.
The commission has scheduled field visits and consultations with municipal authorities over the next two weeks. Findings will be incorporated into a final poll‑preparation report that will be submitted to the state government before the election schedule is finalized.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civil‑society groups, have been invited to provide feedback on the revised ward map to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
The review underscores the commission's effort to pre‑empt operational challenges and to uphold the integrity of the electoral process in West Bengal's most populous urban centers.
Commission officials said the exercise aims to verify that polling stations, voter lists and logistical arrangements align with the new ward structure. They will assess whether the changes could affect voter accessibility, booth allocation and the overall timeline for the upcoming local body elections.
The commission has scheduled field visits and consultations with municipal authorities over the next two weeks. Findings will be incorporated into a final poll‑preparation report that will be submitted to the state government before the election schedule is finalized.
Stakeholders, including political parties and civil‑society groups, have been invited to provide feedback on the revised ward map to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
The review underscores the commission's effort to pre‑empt operational challenges and to uphold the integrity of the electoral process in West Bengal's most populous urban centers.