SIR, yes SIR: How voter deletions impacted West Bengal elections
timesofindia.com / May 05, 2026, 19:17 (IST)
West Bengal witnessed a significant political shift as the BJP formed its first government, largely influenced by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This exercise, which removed nearly 12% of voters, disproportionately affected minority communities and became a central, contentious issue, reshaping voting trends and contributing to the BJP's surge across the state.