West Bengal election 2026: Voter treated as suspect, burdened to prove otherwise: CPI(M) letter to EC on Bengal voter deletions
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has raised serious concerns about large-scale voter deletions from electoral rolls in West Bengal, alleging that over 90 lakh voters have been removed. The party's General Secretary, M.A. Baby, wrote to the Election Commission expressing "anguish, grave concern and strong protest" over the situation. The CPI(M) argues that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise constitutes a systematic attempt at disenfranchisement and criticizes the use of arbitrary criteria and algorithm-driven exclusions. The party demands corrective measures to address these alleged exclusions and protect the constitutional right to vote.
20 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Election Commission of India has committed to a free and transparent election in West Bengal, despite controversial electoral roll revisions.
22 APR 2026
— The Guardian
Millions in India stripped of vote before critical state election, as government seeks to ‘purify’ electoral roll | India
— The Hindu
The Election Commission of India reinstated 139 voters previously excluded due to judicial tribunal rulings, allowing them to participate in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls.
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