The Election Commission of India's SIR process has drawn criticism after data showed just 3.2% of over 38 lakh appeals in West Bengal were disposed of by early September 2026, with 93% of decided cases restoring electors to the rolls. In Delhi, 24 of 70 constituencies now record fewer electors than voted in 2025, raising disenfranchisement concerns as the Supreme Court hears petitions.
ECI's SIR Process Faces Scrutiny Over Mass Voter Deletions
Source: The Hindu