ECI Challenges 76,000 Judge-Cleared Voters in Bengal's Border Seats, Mostly Muslim

Oct 30, 2026

The Election Commission of India has appealed to remove over 76,000 voters in West Bengal's border areas, mostly with Muslim names. These voters were previously cleared by judicial officers during voter list revisions. In Samserganj and Sujapur constituencies, appeals were filed in batches, targeting large numbers of cleared voters. Most appeals carry the same filing date, suggesting systematic exclusion. This could significantly impact future elections, especially given narrow victory margins in recent assembly polls.

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