The Economic Times

Over 3.6 cr people eligible to cast votes in first phase of Bengal assembly polls: EC

Over 3.6 crore voters across 16 districts are eligible to vote in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 on April 23, according to Election Commission of India data. This includes 1.84 crore men, 1.75 crore women and 465 third-gender voters.