As West Bengal prepares for elections, the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has created significant concerns regarding voter disenfranchisement. Approximately six million individuals have been placed under a vague 'logical discrepancy category', with five million already affected. Many of these voters face barriers due to administrative errors, such as misspelled names and translation issues, exacerbated by a tight timeline before the polls. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has historically updated voter rolls, but the current urgency of the SIR, especially in Muslim-majority districts, raises questions about its fairness. Critics argue that this process disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations, reflecting a global trend of scrutinizing voter eligibility. The Supreme Court has supported procedural aspects of the SIR, but concerns remain about the potential disenfranchisement of millions who may not know their voting status in time for the elections. This scenario poses a significant threat to the democratic ideals established by India's founders, marking a troubling moment in the state's electoral history.