The Election Commission of India (ECI) reported that around 9 million names have been deleted from the electoral rolls in West Bengal as part of the special intensive revision (SIR). This revision, which began in November 2022, has raised concerns due to its timing ahead of the upcoming elections. The district of Murshidabad saw the highest number of deletions, totaling 455,137, primarily due to adjudications under the 'logical discrepancy' category, which flagged discrepancies in voter information. Approximately 2.71 million names were removed after adjudication, with 45% of the total 6 million cases deemed ineligible. The district of Nadia recorded the highest rejection rate at 77.9%, raising alarms among local leaders, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who promised legal support for those affected. The ECI's actions have sparked significant political debate, with opposition leaders criticizing the process and its implications for voter participation. The appellate tribunals for those seeking to appeal deletions are yet to become fully operational, complicating the situation for many voters.