The first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election began under tight security across 16 districts and 152 constituencies, but the process has been overshadowed by a major controversy over the ‘SIR’ procedure. Allegations have surfaced that millions of voters were removed from the rolls, reshaping the political landscape and sparking debate over whether the election is a contest of power or a struggle for democratic rights.
According to the report, around 9.1 million names were excluded from the voter list, with the Trinamool Congress claiming that at least 4 million of them were legitimate voters. Analysts suggest the SIR process may be a calculated political move rather than a routine administrative step, with accusations that the BJP is attempting to alter the electoral balance. The Trinamool has responded by mobilizing public opinion through protests and a “Black Day” campaign under the Vote Rights Protection Forum.
The election has become deeply polarized, with the BJP emphasizing development and employment while invoking religious themes, and the Trinamool countering with regional identity narratives. The outcome, due May 4, is expected to test the resilience of democratic institutions in the state.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ২৩ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৪: ১০আপডেট : ২৩ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৪: ৪০ পশ্চিমবঙ্গের বিধানসভা নির্বাচনের প্রথম দফা শুরু হতেই সবচেয়ে বড় আলোচনার কেন্দ্রে উঠে এসেছে বিতর্কিত ‘এসআইআর’ প্রক্রিয়া, যার মাধ্যমে লাখ লাখ ভোটার তালিকা থেকে বাদ পড়ার অভিযোগ
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