ECI begins phased publication of post-SIR rolls in West Bengal; 1.18 lakh names deleted in Bankura
The Election Commission of India (ECI) began publishing the post-SIR electoral rolls in West Bengal, with figures from Bankura district indicating a net deletion of approximately 1.18 lakh names since the exercise commenced. Hard copies of the updated rolls were put up in districts including Bankura and Cooch Behar, while online access was still pending. The deletions were primarily due to death, migration, duplication, and untraceability, with additions processed after verification. The publication is being carried out in phases across districts, with supplementary lists expected as adjudication of pending cases continues.
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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