Voter Decline in West Bengal's Mining Belt: Paschim Bardhaman Leads with 15.55%
Bengal mining belt records sharp voter decline after SIR; Paschim Bardhaman at 15.55%
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West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district has experienced a significant voter decline of 15.55% following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. This drop is part of a broader trend across the region, with a net deletion of 6.2 million voters statewide. Elections for the 294-member Assembly are set for April 23 and April 29.
- 01Paschim Bardhaman district recorded a 15.55% decline in voters post-SIR.
- 02The state saw a total deletion of 6.2 million voters before and during the adjudication process.
- 03Elections for the 294-member Assembly will occur in two phases on April 23 and April 29.
- 04Uttar Dinajpur and Darjeeling also reported significant voter declines of 15.12% and 14.11%, respectively.
- 05Purba Medinipur had the lowest voter deletion rate at 2.87%.
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Recent data from the Election Commission indicates a sharp decline in voter registration in West Bengal's mining and industrial belt, particularly in Paschim Bardhaman district, which experienced a 15.55% drop in voters. This decline follows the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, resulting in a total net deletion of 6.2 million voters across the state. The upcoming elections for the 294-member Assembly are scheduled for April 23 and April 29, with 152 constituencies across 16 districts participating in the first phase. Following Paschim Bardhaman, Uttar Dinajpur and Darjeeling districts also reported notable declines of 15.12% and 14.11%, respectively. In contrast, Purba Medinipur recorded the least impact with only a 2.87% decrease in voter registration.
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The significant drop in voter registration may affect the electoral outcomes and representation in the Paschim Bardhaman district, potentially influencing the political landscape in West Bengal.
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