Archive · 11 Nov 2025
TMC MP Derek O'Brien Alleges 17 Deaths Due to "Silent Invisible Rigging" in Bengal
A politician named Derek O'Brien from West Bengal is very worried.
He said that in just two weeks, 17 people have died in his state because of something called 'Silent Invisible Rigging,' which is part of a process to update voter lists.
He believes this process is not fair and is causing harm.
O'Brien also thinks that big news channels are not talking about this problem, and he wants people to pay attention.
This is happening while election officials are making sure voter lists are correct in many places, including West Bengal.
TMC MP Derek O’Brien alleged 17 deaths occurred in West Bengal over 14 days due to "Silent Invisible Rigging" (SIR).
He questioned the credibility of the electoral process in light of these alleged deaths.
O'Brien criticized the media for allegedly ignoring the issue and the stories related to it.
His comments highlight the TMC's ongoing concerns about electoral transparency and alleged manipulation in Bengal.
The 'Silent Invisible Rigging' (SIR) term is linked to the ongoing second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across multiple states, including West Bengal.
- Who
- Trinamul Congress MP Derek O’Brien
- What
- Alleged that 17 deaths have occurred in West Bengal in 14 days in the name of 'Silent Invisible Rigging' (SIR), questioning the credibility of the electoral process and criticizing media coverage.
- When
- Monday, during the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To raise alarm about alleged deaths linked to the electoral revision process and criticize the media for not covering the issue.
Derek O'Brien's (TMC) Stance
Implied BJP/Election Commission Stance
Silent Invisible Rigging (SIR)
Derek O'Brien's (TMC) Stance
Alleges 17 deaths have occurred in West Bengal in 14 days due to 'Silent Invisible Rigging' (SIR) during the electoral process, questioning its credibility.
Implied BJP/Election Commission Stance
The term 'Silent Invisible Rigging' (SIR) refers to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, a standard electoral process.
Media Coverage
Derek O'Brien's (TMC) Stance
Criticizes 'legacy media' for allegedly ignoring the deaths and concerns about electoral transparency in Bengal.
Implied BJP/Election Commission Stance
Implies that the media is not reporting on these issues, suggesting a lack of focus on TMC's allegations.
Credibility of Electoral Process
Derek O'Brien's (TMC) Stance
Expresses alarm and questions the credibility of the electoral process in Bengal due to alleged deaths linked to SIR.
Implied BJP/Election Commission Stance
The electoral process, including the Special Intensive Revision, is presented as a normal procedure for updating voter rolls.
- Deaths Allegedly Occurred in
- West Bengal
- Number of Deaths Alleged
- 17
- Time Period for Deaths
- 14 days
- Alleged Cause
- "Silent Invisible Rigging" (SIR)
- Electoral Process Mentioned
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Voters Covered in Second Phase of SIR
- Approximately 51 crore
- States Involved in Second Phase of SIR
- Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal
