In a major update regarding the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, the Election Commission has pushed the publication of the final electoral roll to February 28. This shift from the earlier deadline of February 14 follows a Supreme Court directive aimed at ensuring a thorough and transparent verification process.

The ongoing hearings for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which involve verifying documents for millions of voters, are now scheduled to wrap up by February 14 (next week). Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal indicated that the extra time would allow officials to address all claims and objections meticulously. Once the final list is published on February 28, the road will be clear for the official announcement of the election dates in Bengal.