Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Congress Protests Voter Roll Revision in Siliguri
The Congress party held a protest march in Siliguri, India, against the government's plan to revise voter lists.
They believe the revision, called Special Intensive Revision (SIR), is an attempt to remove legitimate voters.
The Congress leaders, including Subhankar Sarkar and Ghulam Ahmed Mir, addressed the crowd and raised concerns about the lack of development and opportunities in North Bengal.
They are also planning a larger demonstration.
This protest follows similar concerns raised about the voter roll revision in other states like Bihar and Assam.
Congress organized a march in Siliguri to protest the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The march was led by Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar and other party leaders.
Congress leaders expressed concerns about the deletion of voters.
They highlighted issues like lack of development and healthcare in North Bengal.
Congress plans a demonstration at Uttarkanya, the state’s branch secretariat.
- Who
- Congress party
- What
- Organized a march to protest voter roll revision and highlighted regional issues
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Siliguri, West Bengal
- Why
- To protest against Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and address local concerns.
Congress's Concerns
Government's Action
Motivation behind SIR
Congress's Concerns
The central government is trying to delete legitimate voters.
Government's Action
The government's action is to revise electoral rolls.
- Event
- Congress march against voter roll revision
- Location
- Siliguri, West Bengal
- Organizer
- Congress
- Protest Focus
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll
- Key Speakers
- Subhankar Sarkar, Ghulam Ahmed Mir, Amba Prasad
- Future Action
- Uttarkonya Gherao planned
Sources
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