ECI deleted 54 lakh 'genuine voters' in Bengal without giving chance to defend themselves: CM Mamata

Jan 13, 2026
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The Hindu - National
By Vaidra Editorial TeamIAS-qualified experts with 15+ years UPSC coaching experience

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Key Points

  1. Mamata Banerjee alleged deletion of 54 lakh names from draft rolls in West Bengal.
  2. The deletions occurred during Summary Intensive Revision (SIR).
  3. Banerjee claims the Election Commission (EC) used AI tools devised by the BJP for deletions.
  4. She alleges names of women who changed surnames post-marriage were deleted.
  5. Banerjee claims 'logical discrepancy' was added as an afterthought to increase deletions.
  6. She alleges a 'BJP-EC nexus' is planning to remove another one crore names.
  7. The alleged incident occurred on January 13, 2026.
  8. Banerjee claims BLA-2s were not allowed to attend hearings.

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