Matua community one of the most affected groups in SIR process in West Bengal, says study
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Why in news
A study by the Sabar Institute highlighted the exclusion of the Matua community from electoral rolls in West Bengal during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Background
The Sabar Institute study identified 15 Matua-dominated Assembly constituencies in West Bengal where voters were deleted. The analysis showed an average of 33.95% voters were permanently shifted and 21.56% were untraceable/absent.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAverage of 33.95% voters were found to be permanently shifted in the studied constituencies.
- FactAverage of 21.56% voters were categorized as untraceable/absent in the SIR process.
- PlaceKrishnaganj and Ranaghat Uttar Purba recorded the highest percentages of voter deletions.
- BodySabar Institute, Kolkata, conducted the study on electoral roll revisions.
For Mains
Q. Examine the challenges in ensuring inclusive electoral participation for marginalized communities during the electoral roll revision process in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Risk of systematic exclusion of marginalized groups during intensive revision cycles
- Administrative oversight: Need for community-led verification to prevent arbitrary deletion of eligible voters
Keywords: Electoral integrity · Marginalized communities · Inclusive governance · Voter disenfranchisement · Special Intensive Revision
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