west bengal voter list is witnessing a wave of grief after nine people reportedly lost their lives, including five who died by suicide, allegedly fearing removal from the voter list amid the ongoing SIR verification process.
Officials say that false rumors about large-scale deletions may have triggered the panic. The Election Commission of India has instructed local bodies to conduct awareness programs to clarify that every genuine voter’s rights remain protected.
Psychologists and activists have called for immediate community outreach, stressing that fear and misinformation should not claim innocent lives during an administrative process meant to strengthen democracy.
