Around 95% of voters removed after Bengal SIR in Nandigram are Muslims, shows data

Nearly 91 lakh voters have been removed from West Bengal’s voter lists as part of the special intensive revision of the state’s electoral rolls ahead of the Assembly polls, The Statesman reported on Tuesday citing data from the Election Commission.

The deletions represent nearly 11.9% of the state’s electorate of 7.6 crore that existed before the voter roll revision process began.

The exercise concluded after judicial officers adjudicated about 60 lakh claims and objections. However, voters who were removed during the adjudication process can appeal in 19 tribunals set up for the purpose.