Confusion, queues, goof-ups mark 2 months of SIR in Bengal

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:49:28 +0000
India

Two months into Bengal's electoral roll revision, citizens face confusion and difficulties regaining their voting rights due to document discrepancies and unclear directives. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized the "unplanned, arbitrary" process, highlighting instances of elderly and infirm voters being summoned for hearings, leading to widespread public outcry.