SIR in Bengal: Voter Roll Clean-Up, Uneven Deletions and the Political Debate Ahead of 2026
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal has become a key talking point ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Designed as a voter roll clean-up exercise, it has led to noticeable changes in electoral data across constituencies.While the overall voter base remains relatively stable, certain regions have recorded higher deletions, creating uneven patterns that are now under political scrutiny. With several constituencies operating close to previous turnout levels, even small shifts in participation could become significant in the final outcome.