27 Lakh Deleted: Bengal's Post SIR Voter Purge is Clustered In Minority & TMC Bastions
About this episode
The episode discusses the exclusion of 27 lakh voters in Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections and the implications for electoral integrity.
In the run-up to the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, 27 lakh voters have been struck off the voter rolls after their cases were adjudicated and rejected by tribunals. But here’s the twist: these voters can’t vote in the upcoming election, even if their appeals are accepted. Why are so many voters being excluded?In this video, we dive into the shocking numbers and the process behind voter exclusions, revealing patterns of targeting that raise serious questions about access, fairness, and caste-based and religious exclusions. Are these exclusions part of a bigger political strategy? What does this mean for the integrity of the election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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