Around 35–40% of 3.2 million voter records examined under West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have been removed after adjudication, according to Election Commission officials. The exercise aims to clean up electoral rolls ahead of upcoming elections.
Mass Deletions After Adjudication
Officials said nearly 2.9 million cases were reviewed by judicial officers, with a significant portion found ineligible. Over six million claims had been sent for scrutiny, reflecting the scale of the revision process.
Supplementary List and Technical Issues
Only about one million verified names appeared in the first supplementary list released late at night. The rollout triggered confusion as users reported glitches and temporary access failures on the portal.
Political Reactions Intensify
The developments sparked sharp exchanges between political parties. Concerns were raised over transparency, while officials attributed the confusion to technical problems and assured system restoration. More supplementary lists are expected soon.
