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Indian Muslims say they're being targeted as millions of voters deleted from rolls

Indian Muslims say they're being targeted as millions of voters deleted from rolls

Summary

India’s Election Commission removed over 55 million voters from the voter lists in a process called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This removal has caused controversy in West Bengal, where 9 million voters were deleted before an important state election, with some saying it could affect the fairness of the vote.

Key Facts

  • The Election Commission of India started the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to remove duplicate or dead voters.
  • More than 55 million voters have been deleted from the electoral rolls across 13 states and territories.
  • In West Bengal, 9 million voters were removed ahead of a key state election.
  • The ruling party, BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to win in West Bengal.
  • Opposition leaders and some former officials worry the timing and number of deletions might impact how fair the election is.
  • The issue of voter removals has become a central point of debate in the West Bengal election.
  • This situation highlights larger concerns about voter rights and the fairness of India’s election process.
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