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West Bengal Man Dies By Suicide Over ID Document Error Amid Electoral Roll Revision
Nov 05, 2025 02:04 am CST
A 30-year-old man from West Bengal's Howrah district died by suicide after struggling with errors in his identification documents during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Despite multiple attempts to correct the spelling mistake, he remained unsuccessful, fearing complications with his citizenship verification. The incident highlights growing concerns over documentation issues in the electoral process.
Mamata Banerjee Leads Massive Protest Against Voter List Revision in Bengal, Challenges BJP's Citizenship Claims
Nov 04, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a 3.8km protest march in Kolkata against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, calling it politically motivated and discriminatory. She defended Bengali speakers against BJP's claims linking them to Bangladesh, while criticizing the selective implementation of the revision in opposition-ruled states only. The confrontation intensifies as BJP has raised concerns about potentially fraudulent identity documents being issued in Bengal.
Former West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick Assaulted at Home by Man with Psychiatric History
Nov 03, 2025 09:48 am CST
Trinamool Congress MLA and former West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick was physically assaulted in his Salt Lake residence by Abhishek Das, a man with psychiatric history who claimed to seek employment. The attacker was promptly arrested while Mallick, who previously faced corruption charges, described the incident as an isolated occurrence.
Trinamool Congress Sets Up Help Desks to Protect Voter Rights in Bengal's Special Intensive Revision
Nov 01, 2025 12:13 am CST
The Trinamool Congress is establishing help desks across West Bengal to ensure no legitimate voters are excluded during the Special Intensive Revision process. Led by Abhishek Banerjee, the party has warned of major protests in Delhi if voter names are omitted, particularly in border districts where irregularities have already been reported. Teams of party workers are comparing physical and digital voter lists to identify discrepancies before Booth Level Officers begin home visits.
Bengal's Voter List Revision Sparks Political Outreach as Parties Address Public Anxiety
Oct 31, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Amid reports of suicide deaths allegedly linked to Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, political parties are mobilizing to support anxious residents. Trinamool Congress distributes 2002 electoral rolls while BJP establishes assistance camps, particularly in North 24 Parganas district with its large post-Partition migrant population. The verification process runs until February, months before the Assembly election.
Indian Democracy at Risk: New Bill Threatens Political Rights by Equating Arrest with Guilt
Oct 31, 2025 11:41 am CST
A controversial new bill in India proposes automatic removal of ministers after 30 days in custody without trial, undermining democratic principles and the presumption of innocence. This analysis examines how the legislation could weaponize arrests for political purposes, disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and destabilize governance - all while contradicting Supreme Court precedents on due process.
West Bengal Farmer Attempts Suicide Over Voter ID Spelling Error Amid Electoral Revision Fears
Oct 30, 2025 04:10 pm CST
A West Bengal farmer attempted suicide after consuming pesticide due to fears that a spelling error in his voter ID card would result in his removal from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The incident highlights growing anxiety among voters ahead of upcoming assembly elections, with authorities responding to address concerns about the identification verification process.
Political Crisis in West Bengal: Suicide Cases Linked to Electoral Roll Revision Spark Fierce TMC-BJP Confrontation
Oct 30, 2025 10:11 am CST
West Bengal faces intense political turmoil as two suicide incidents allegedly linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have triggered a bitter confrontation between Trinamool Congress and BJP. Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee has directly accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Election Commission of creating panic, while the BJP dismisses these claims as politically motivated fabrications. The controversy centers around fears that the electoral revision process could be used to implement citizenship verification through backdoor methods.
Zenith Sangma Rejoins Congress: Major Political Shift in Meghalaya as Former Trinamool VP Returns
Oct 30, 2025 01:20 am CST
In a significant political development, Zenith M Sangma, Meghalaya Trinamool Congress vice president and brother of former chief minister Mukul Sangma, has officially rejoined the Indian National Congress. This strategic move comes ahead of upcoming autonomous district council elections, signaling potential shifts in Meghalaya's political landscape and raising questions about Trinamool's continued influence in the northeastern state.
Trinamool Congress MP Calls for Resistance Against BJP's Voter List Revision in Bengal
Oct 29, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Bengal's Trinamool Congress is intensifying opposition to the BJP over Special Intensive Revision of voter lists before upcoming assembly elections. MP Abhishek Banerjee has urged supporters to resist demands for birth certificates, while the Election Commission clarifies documentation requirements. Tensions escalate following an alleged suicide linked to fears over the revision process, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the BJP of weaponizing the National Registry of Citizens.