Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:17am on 16 Apr 2026,Thursday India
Thousands of migrant workers from West Bengal are returning home to vote, fearing loss of voting rights and citizenship. Many say the recent SIR exercise and political messaging have raised concerns. “I don’t care even if I lose my job,” said Podda, a house help in Delhi. Workers from cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru are travelling despite ticket shortages. Some fear removal from voter lists or losing access to schemes. In places like Khurja and Mumbai’s Zaveri Bazaar, work has slowed as labourers leave. Around 60% of artisans in Mumbai have already gone back, citing an “urge to vote” after the SIR drive. (PC: India Today)
