west bengal voter list The Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) in West Bengal has taken a grim turn, with nine deaths, including five suicides, being reported due to fear of voter list exclusion. Local reports indicate that misinformation spread rapidly, leading to distress among citizens worried about losing their voting rights.
State officials have launched inquiries into each death, promising transparency and corrective measures. Political parties have condemned the incidents, urging the Election Commission to enhance public communication and protect vulnerable communities from panic-driven misinformation.
The situation underscores the urgent need for trust-building between voters and the electoral authorities before the next major election cycle.
