Voter Deletions in Bengal Exceed Winning Margins in 15% of Constituencies
In 15% Bengal seats, voter deletions during adjudication exceed 2021 victory margins
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In West Bengal, the Election Commission's data reveals that in 15% of the state's 294 Assembly constituencies, more voters were deleted during the adjudication process than the winning margins in the 2021 elections. This affects both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition BJP, raising concerns about electoral integrity ahead of the upcoming polls.
- 0115% of West Bengal's constituencies saw voter deletions exceeding 2021 victory margins.
- 0244 constituencies had higher deletions than winning margins, split between Trinamool Congress and BJP.
- 03Total of 27.16 lakh electors deemed ineligible to vote in the upcoming elections.
- 04The Supreme Court is monitoring the adjudication process and has reserved judgment on challenges to the electoral rolls.
- 05The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) led to an overall deletion of 11.85% of electors in the state.
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As West Bengal prepares for its upcoming Assembly elections, the Election Commission's data indicates that 15% of the state's 294 constituencies have experienced voter deletions during the adjudication process that exceed the winning margins from the 2021 elections. Specifically, 44 constituencies have seen more voters deleted than the margins by which candidates won in the previous polls, with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) winning 24 seats and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning 20 seats in these areas. Significant deletions have occurred in districts such as Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Bardhaman, and Nadia. For instance, in Samserganj, 74,775 voters were deleted despite the TMC winning by 26,111 votes in 2021. Overall, 27.16 lakh electors have been found ineligible to vote due to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which was unique to Bengal and involved stricter eligibility criteria. The Supreme Court is overseeing this process, and its decision on related petitions is awaited, raising questions about the electoral integrity in West Bengal as the polls approach.
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The significant number of voter deletions could alter the political landscape in West Bengal, affecting the ability of parties to secure seats in closely contested areas.
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