Significant Voter Deletions in West Bengal's Murshidabad District Raise Concerns
30% of voters in a Murshidabad seat removed during adjudication: What EC data on Bengal deletions reveal

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Recent data from the Election Commission of India reveals that 45.22% of voters were removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal, particularly in the Muslim-majority districts of Murshidabad and Malda. Protests erupted following these deletions, highlighting community unrest over the electoral process.
- 0145.22% of voters under adjudication were removed from the electoral rolls.
- 02Murshidabad district saw the highest deletions, with Samserganj losing 74,775 voters.
- 03Protests occurred in response to the deletions, leading to police intervention.
- 04The deletions predominantly affected constituencies with significant Muslim and Matua populations.
- 05The lowest deletions were recorded in the Adivasi belt of Bankura and Purulia.
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The Election Commission of India has reported that 27.16 lakh names, or 45.22%, of the 60.06 lakh voters under adjudication have been removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal. The highest deletions occurred in the Muslim-majority districts of Murshidabad and Malda, with Samserganj in Murshidabad seeing 74,775 deletions, representing 29.57% of its electorate. Other constituencies, such as Lalgola and Bhagabangola, also experienced significant voter removals. The deletions have sparked protests in various locations, including National Highway-12 in Malda, where demonstrators clashed with police, resulting in injuries and arrests. The deletions disproportionately affected areas with high populations of Matua and Muslim voters, while the Adivasi regions of Bankura and Purulia reported the least deletions. The ongoing situation raises concerns about the electoral process and its impact on community representation.
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The deletions have led to significant community unrest, with protests indicating a potential loss of representation for affected voters.
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