500,000 new voters added in Bengal rolls through Form-6 requests: EC
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Summary
West Bengal has added nearly 500,000 new voters between the publication of the final list on February 28 and the close of nominations
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right