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Delimitation Done in 7 Municipalities! When Are State Municipal Elections? Commission Meets DMs
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News18•25-09-2026, 13:15
Delimitation Done in 7 Municipalities! When Are State Municipal Elections? Commission Meets DMs
- •The State Election Commission reviewed preparations for upcoming municipal elections, meeting with district magistrates and election officers.
- •Delimitation work is complete for Kolkata, Howrah municipal corporations, and Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Dhupguri, Haldia, Jhargram municipalities.
- •Reserved seat lists for Kolkata and Howrah are expected by October 7, 2026, and for other municipalities by October 6, 2026.
- •21,184 ballot units and 19,564 control units for elections have arrived in the state from the National Election Commission.
- •State Election Commissioner Krishna Gupta indicated elections could be held between the last week of November and the first week of December.
Key Questions Answered
According to State Election Commission sources, elections for Kolkata, Howrah, and other municipalities are expected to take place between the last week of November and the first week of December, following the Durga Puja holidays.
The delimitation work has already been completed for the Kolkata and Howrah municipal corporations, alongside the Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Dhupguri, Haldia, and Jhargram municipalities.
State Election Commissioner Krishna Gupta announced that the first-level checking of EVMs will take place from September 29 to October 6 in the presence of representatives from all political parties.
