Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
BBC India·1h ago·Fear
What Happened
West Bengal's electoral revision removed nine million voters from rolls before April state elections. Six million were struck off as absentee or deceased. Another 2.7 million face tribunal review. Muslims comprise 34% of those removed, higher than their 27% population share. Election Commission says revision ensures accuracy. Trinamool Congress alleges disenfranchisement targeting Muslims benefits BJP.
Key Entities
West BengalElection Commission of IndiaTrinamool CongressBharatiya Janata PartyMuhammad Daud AliMamata BanerjeeNarendra ModiSpecial Intensive RevisionBangladesh