voter exclusion
River Erosion Crisis in Bengal: How Malda Residents Face Displacement and Voter Disenfranchisement
Dec 03, 2025 01:13 am CST
In Bengal's Malda district, thousands of residents displaced by Ganges and Fulahar river erosion now face a critical challenge: potential exclusion from voter lists during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process. With homes, villages, and documentation washed away, these displaced individuals struggle to establish their electoral identity while political tensions rise between Trinamool Congress and BJP over responsibility for their plight.
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.