Political turmoil in Indian border state as nine million lose voting rights
Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
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"The revision exercise's aim is to ensure a 'pure electoral roll' with no eligible voters excluded and no ineligible persons included."
— Gyanesh Kumar , Politician
Key People
Gyanesh Kumar is the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
Mamata Banerjee is the founder of the Trinamool Congress party and a prominent Indian politician.
A former Indian army technician who was removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal.
Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India.
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Nine million voters have been dropped from rolls in West Bengal, raising concerns over exclusion and fairness.
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