1.2 crore names may be deleted after SIR in Bengal, says Mamata
Potential deletion of 1.2 crore voter names raises serious concerns about electoral integrity.
Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, expressed concern over the potential deletion of voter names during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. She stated that the final rolls are expected to be published on February 28th and predicted a significant number of voters could be excluded, potentially affecting approximately 1.2 crore individuals. Banerjee has previously challenged the SIR exercise in the Supreme Court and voiced her concerns about the potential impact on voter rights.
1 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Activists and community leaders raised concerns that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is being used to target marginalized communities and suppress opposition parties.
2 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Election Commission's SIR process has led to the deletion of thousands of names, particularly in Matua-majority seats, creating political tension in West Bengal.
— The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India of a "nexus" with the BJP to disenfranchise voters through post-SIR roll deletions.
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