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.