Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a dedicated 24x7 toll-free helpline number for voters and citizens in West Bengal to report law and order related complaints during the 2026 assembly election period. Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, confirmed that this helpline is now active and will stay operational round the clock until the counting process is completed.
West Bengal is going to polls in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2026, and the results will be announced on May 4. With 294 assembly seats up for election, this helpline has been set up to make sure that the polling remains free, fair, and peaceful across the state.
West Bengal Election Helpline Number and Email ID
Here are the official contact details released by the Chief Electoral Officer's office for reporting election-related complaints in West Bengal:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Toll-Free Helpline Number | 1800 345 0008 |
| Email for Complaints | [email protected] |
| Availability | 24x7 (Round the Clock) |
| Active Period | Now until completion of counting process |
| Managed By | Office of Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal |
| Purpose | Report law and order related election complaints |
| Universal Voter Helpline | 1950 |
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How to Use ECI West Bengal Voter Helpline
If you want to report any law and order issue or election-related complaint in West Bengal during the 2026 assembly elections, here is how you can do it:
STEP 1 - Dial the toll-free helpline number 1800 345 0008 from any phone. This number is completely free of charge and works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
STEP 2 - Share the details of your complaint with the helpline operator. Be ready with information like the location of the incident, type of complaint, and any other relevant details.
STEP 3 - If you prefer writing your complaint instead of calling, you can send an email to [email protected] with all the details of the issue you want to report.
All complaints received through the helpline or email will go directly to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer. Action will be taken quickly based on the nature of the complaint, as confirmed by CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal.
What Complaints Can You Report?
Voters and general public can report various types of election-related issues through this helpline. These include complaints related to law and order disturbances during polling, any threats or intimidation faced by voters, irregularities at polling booths, and any activity that may affect the free and fair conduct of elections. Both the helpline and the email service are meant to give voters a direct channel to reach election authorities without any delay.
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 Schedule
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 will be held in two phases. The state has 294 assembly seats where a tough contest is expected between ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Phase 1 (April 23, 2026): Elections will be held in Purulia, Bankura, Jhargram, Birbhum, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Jalpaiguri, Maldaha, Murshidabad, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur, West Bardhaman, Darjeeling, Coochbehar, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong districts.
Phase 2 (April 29, 2026): Elections will be held in East Bardhaman, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, and Kolkata districts.
The counting of votes will take place on May 4, 2026. If you are a voter in West Bengal, make sure to download your voter slip online before heading to the polling booth. You can also check your name in the West Bengal final voter list 2026 to confirm your enrollment.
Helpful Resources for West Bengal Voters
Apart from the helpline number, voters can also use the universal voter helpline number 1950 for any general voter-related queries. If your name is missing from the voter list, you can apply through the EC Appellate Tribunal Portal to get it added. Also, if you want to check the latest updates about West Bengal supplementary voter list 2026, you can find all the district and assembly wise PDF downloads on the official portal.