Muslims the target? Fury as millions lose voting rights in India’s Bengal

What Happened

Over nine million voters in West Bengal lost voting rights after India's Election Commission conducted a special revision process ahead of April elections. Nearly six million were declared absentee or deceased; three million await tribunal hearings unlikely before polling. Muslim communities were disproportionately affected in districts like Murshidabad, North 24 Parganas, and Malda. Affected voters cited name discrepancies and document mismatches. The Supreme Court declined to allow pending cases to vote but suggested supplementary lists.

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