West Bengal’s State Election Commission (SIR) tribunals have dismissed numerous appeals concerning the electoral roll, allowing a majority of disputed names to be reinstated. In the latest round of decisions, 91% of 82,782 names that had been contested were returned to the official list.
The reinstatement follows petitions that argued certain names had been wrongly removed or added. By resolving these issues, the tribunals aim to provide clarity for voters and reduce the risk of disenfranchisement ahead of the upcoming polls.
The ruling comes as electoral authorities continue to refine voter rolls and address inaccuracies. It underscores the importance of a reliable voter list for the integrity of elections across West Bengal.
