Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:57am on 23 Nov 2025,Sunday India
Civil society groups and political activists in West Bengal are raising the alarm about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, warning it could trigger “the largest disenfranchisement of voters in history.” They argue that millions — especially the poor, minorities, and backward communities — may be permanently removed from voter lists if they fail to submit their enumeration forms by December 4. Critics liken the process to a “bloodless political genocide” and claim it serves as a backdoor entry point for a citizenship-type registry, echoing earlier citizen-verification controversies. (PC: The Hindu)
