If the juggernaut of SIR rolls on unchecked through Phase 3, it risks transforming the Indian electorate from a representation of the sovereign people into a curated list designed exclusively by and for those in power
The West Bengal Assembly election narrative has shifted from corruption and governance to identity and citizenship after large-scale voter roll deletions. Political parties are now focusing on voter identity, making the polls a contest shaped by both numbers and emotions
Around 65 closely contested seats and large-scale voter deletions under SIR could play a decisive role in West Bengal’s 2026 elections, with both TMC and BJP focusing on marginal constituencies where even small vote shifts may change results
