ECI deletes 5.8 million names from West Bengal voter rolls after SIR.

• ECI published draft electoral rolls for West Bengal after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
• Over 58 lakh names were deleted from the draft voter list.
• Deletions include 24 lakh deceased, 19 lakh relocated, 12 lakh missing, and 1.3 lakh duplicate entries.
• The revision aims to improve accuracy and credibility of the voter list ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
• The large-scale deletions are expected to generate political debate, but voters can file claims and objections.

Why It Matters: Your voting rights in West Bengal might be affected by 58 lakh deletions.