Nine Million Voters Stripped of Rights in West Bengal Revision
Approximately nine million voters, about 12% of West Bengal's electorate, have been removed from the electoral rolls ahead of state elections. This includes over six million marked as absentee or deceased, while 2.7 million cases remain unresolved and will be decided by tribunals. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has faced legal challenges and controversy, particularly regarding claims of targeting specific communities. Muslims represent about 34% of those removed, significantly higher than their population share in the state. The revision aims to update voter lists but has led to concerns over disenfranchisement and errors. Elections are scheduled for April 23 and 29, with the fate of many voters still uncertain.
Published 2 days ago • 13 Apr 2026, 05:29 AM IST