October 02: Over 47 lakh names were deleted in Bihar and nearly 91 lakh in West Bengal, according to Times of India - India.
What Happened
Across Bihar and West Bengal, lakhs of voters were deleted from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, leaving them unable to vote in the 2025 and 2026 Assembly elections. Over 47 lakh names were deleted in Bihar and nearly 91 lakh in West Bengal. Shrabana Chatterjee and Senjuti Sengupta met some of those affected, documenting the uncertainty, paperwork, and repeated attempts to prove their citizenship and eligibility that followed the deletions.
A panel of five former judges is being formed to review the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision. The Lawyers Association for Constitution emphasizes the panel's independence in assessing the review's validity and impact (Times of India - India).
Key Details
- Over 47 lakh names were deleted in Bihar and nearly 91 lakh in West Bengal
Background
This development has implications for national policy and governance, affecting citizens across the country.
Why It Matters
This development is significant for stakeholders and the general public.
What Happens Next
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Verification: This report is based on 2 source(s) (The Hindu - National, Times of India - India). Last verified: 03 October 2026, 02:00 AM IST.
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Sources
- Primary: The Hindu - National - Deleted, and left in limbo
- Secondary: Times of India - India - Lawyers’ body forms panel to review SIR: Ex-SC, HC judges to examine ‘constitutional & statutory validity’
Disclaimer: This is a developing story involving sensitive topics. Facts are based on official sources available at publication time and may be subject to change. Readers are advised to check for updates.
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