Tag: West Bengal
Milord, Bengal’s Real Polarisation Is People vs Commission
The Chief Justice of India slams Bengal's "polarisation" as Malda unrest grows. Is the real divide between the people and the Election Commission over AI-driven voter list deletions and SIR?
Democracy Under Adjudication: When Citizens Must Prove Their Right to Vote
As millions of voters face "adjudication," India’s democratic promise of equality is under strain. What remains of the republic when the right to vote becomes a burden of proof?
Selective Targeting? The Firestorm Over Bengal’s 60-Lakh ‘Adjudication’ List
Bengal faces a constitutional crisis as 60 lakh voters are placed "under adjudication" in the final electoral roll. Minority-heavy districts like Murshidabad and Malda lead the list, sparking widespread outrage.
A Packed Court, a Woman Leader, and a Question of Democracy: Inside Mamata Banerjee’s SC Appearance
Mamata Banerjee appeared in the Supreme Court, questioning the rushed SIR process and warning that tight timelines could disenfranchise millions of voters across states.
For 24 Years, He Guarded India’s Borders—Now He’s Standing In Line To Prove He’s A Citizen
At a hearing centre, elderly residents, families and a retired Army jawan queue for SIR scrutiny, facing missing records, paperwork hurdles and fear of exclusion while officials verify electoral histories
Proof of Citizenship? Amartya Sen and Millions in Bengal Face ‘Doubtful’ Voter Scrutiny
West Bengal’s SIR exercise flags lakhs of voters, including Amartya Sen, raising questions of legality and fairness. Experts Jawhar Sircar and Yogendra Yadav warn genuine voters may face harassment