Archive · 24 Sep 2025
CPI(ML) Leader Alleges Voter List Revision Threatens Disenfranchisement
The CPI(ML) Liberation party is worried about changes being made to the voter lists, saying it could prevent people from voting.
They believe a new system is unfairly removing names, potentially affecting many voters.
They compare it to a disruptive event like demonetisation.
The party is critical of the Election Commission's actions, saying it goes against how elections usually work.
They are concerned about possible fraud and are calling for action to protect voters in Bihar and other states.
CPI(ML) Liberation alleges the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters’ lists threatens mass disenfranchisement.
The party estimates up to two crore voters could be affected by the SIR.
Dipankar Bhattacharya calls the SIR a 'complete departure' from electoral traditions.
Bhattacharya alleges deletions are often targeting Muslims and migrants.
He warns of risks of electoral fraud and a need for a democratic opposition.
- Who
- CPI(ML) Liberation, Dipankar Bhattacharya
- What
- Allegations of disenfranchisement and vote theft related to the SIR of voter lists
- When
- Ongoing, with concerns raised ahead of elections.
- Where
- Bihar and West Bengal, India
- Why
- To voice concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists potentially leading to disenfranchisement and electoral fraud.
CPI(ML) Liberation's View
Government's Stance
SIR Impact
CPI(ML) Liberation's View
Will lead to widespread disenfranchisement and electoral fraud.
Government's Stance
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Targeting of Groups
CPI(ML) Liberation's View
Muslims and migrants are being disproportionately affected.
Government's Stance
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Subject
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar
- Allegation
- SIR threatens mass disenfranchisement and vote theft
- Source
- PTI news service, CPI(ML) Liberation
- Key Figure
- Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary
- Location
- Bihar and West Bengal
