ECI deleted 54 lakh 'genuine voters' in Bengal without giving chance to defend themselves: CM Mamata
Jan 13, 2026
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GS2The Hindu - National
Overview
Key Points
- Mamata Banerjee alleged deletion of 54 lakh names from draft rolls in West Bengal.
- The deletions occurred during Summary Intensive Revision (SIR).
- Banerjee claims the Election Commission (EC) used AI tools devised by the BJP for deletions.
- She alleges names of women who changed surnames post-marriage were deleted.
- Banerjee claims 'logical discrepancy' was added as an afterthought to increase deletions.
- She alleges a 'BJP-EC nexus' is planning to remove another one crore names.
- The alleged incident occurred on January 13, 2026.
- Banerjee claims BLA-2s were not allowed to attend hearings.