Overview
On January 13, 2026, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that 54 lakh names were unilaterally deleted from the draft electoral rolls during the Summary Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state. She accused the Election Commission (EC) of misusing the powers of electoral registration officers (EROs) and employing AI tools devised by the BJP to carry out these deletions.
Key Developments
Allegations of Unilateral Deletions
- Number of Deleted Names: 54 lakh names were allegedly deleted from the draft rolls.
- Process: The deletions occurred during the Summary Intensive Revision (SIR).
- Accusation: Ms. Banerjee alleged that the deletions were done unilaterally and by misusing the powers of electoral registration officers (EROs).
Claims of Voter Disenfranchisement
Ms. Banerjee claimed that a significant portion of the deleted voters were