Mon Nov 03 20:02:48 UTC 2025: News Article:

BJP Delegation Raises Concerns Over Voter Roll Revision in West Bengal with Election Commission

New Delhi, November 4, 2025 – A delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders met with officials of the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi on Monday, November 3, 2025, to express concerns regarding the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in West Bengal.

The delegation, led by West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb, and BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya, submitted a memorandum highlighting alleged discrepancies and fraudulent documentation practices within the state.

The BJP claims the West Bengal government has been issuing backdated and forged documents, particularly through government schemes like “Duare Sarkar,” to provide documentation to illegal immigrants. They cited a surge in delayed registrations and questioned the validity of birth certificates issued after June 24, 2025, for SIR purposes. Similar concerns were raised about permanent residence certificates, forest rights certificates, and caste certificates issued after January 1, 2002. The party requested a comprehensive database of these documents to be compiled and verified by the Chief Electoral Officer.

Mr. Malviya told reporters that the ECI assured them they would ensure the sanctity of documents during the SIR process. He added that the delegation also reported several incidents of violence and intimidation in West Bengal. The BJP leaders fear that a “cleaned up” voter roll would hurt the ruling TMC’s chances in the upcoming elections.

SIR is scheduled to begin in 12 states, including West Bengal, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Summary:

A BJP delegation met with the Election Commission of India to voice concerns about the integrity of the voter roll revision process in West Bengal. The party alleges the state government is enabling illegal immigration through fraudulent documentation and requests increased scrutiny of documents during the SIR process.

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