Kolkata Port Assembly election 2026 close fight as voter rolls shrink and deletions are alleged

Published on 4 May 2026

Electorate count plunged and opposition claims voters were cut

Kolkata Port is set for a tight Assembly election 2026 race as Firhad Hakim seeks a third term against Rakesh Singh, Aquib Gulzar and Faiyaz Ahmad Khan. The contest has turned contentious after a sharp fall in the electorate raised alarms about revised voter rolls, with opposition parties alleging deletions. Civic issues and election integrity dominate campaigning.

Firhad Hakim targets a third term in Kolkata Port
A major voter decline has triggered dispute over revised rolls
Opposition alleges deletions from the electorate lists
Civic issues and poll integrity shape the campaign

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Kolkata Port Assembly election 2026 close fight as voter rolls shrink and deletions are alleged

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