west bengal voter list has been shaken by reports of nine tragic deaths, including five suicides, allegedly linked to fear of being excluded from the voter list following the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) process. The incidents have sparked widespread outrage and raised questions about the communication and execution of the verification drive.
Families of the victims claim that rumors about large-scale voter deletions triggered panic among rural communities. Opposition parties have demanded accountability, while the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has reiterated that no legitimate voter will be removed during the SIR process.
Authorities have assured that strict measures will be taken to verify each case and provide psychological support in affected areas.
