West Bengal Voter List: Big upheaval before Bengal elections, names of 61 lakh voters were deleted, the figure is expected to reach 1.20 crore.

News India Live, Digital Desk: There is a stir in the politics of West Bengal at the moment. The figures that have come out after the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of the voter list by the Election Commission have created a stir in the political circles. So far, names of about 61 lakh voters have been removed from the voter list in the state, and it is feared that this number may soon cross 1.20 crore. Why are such a large number of names being removed? According to Election Commission sources, this action is being taken to ensure transparent and fair elections. The deleted names mostly include those who have died, who have permanently shifted to another place or whose names were recorded as duplicate entries in the voter list. The commission aims to strictly implement the principle of “one person, one vote”. This major change in the voter list has heated up the politics of Bengal. BJP alleges that in the last elections the election results were influenced with the help of ‘fake voters’, hence purification of the list is necessary. At the same time, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is cautious about this move and is demanding to ensure that the name of any legitimate citizen is not removed deliberately. Will the figure reach 1.20 crore? The removal of 61 lakh names at present is considered to be only the beginning. This number may double after the ongoing investigation at the district level and door-to-door verification. If this happens, it will be the biggest ‘cleansing campaign’ of voter lists in the electoral history of Bengal. This can completely change the equations of the upcoming assembly and local elections. Important advice for voters: If you are a resident of West Bengal, then this news is very important for you. The Election Commission has appealed to all citizens to check their names in the voter list through online portal or BLO. If your name has been deleted by mistake, you can get it added again by filling the prescribed form.