Activists flag SIR deletions in Bengal: ‘Those excluded may see rights diluted’

What Happened

Activists and lawyers alleged systematic manipulation of West Bengal's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. They claimed large-scale exclusions and targeting of minority communities. Yogendra Yadav presented data showing only 59% acceptance of applications and questioned the speed of adjudication, citing 60 lakh cases decided in 30 days. Prashant Bhushan challenged the legal basis under the Representation of the People Act. Concerns will be presented to the Supreme Court.

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