
May 22, 2026
✦The Hindu
Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal
The BJP's win in West Bengal is linked to a big voter list cleanup. Over 34 lakh appeals are still pending! This "Special Intensive Revision" changed who could vote, with many names removed. The article says, "This appears to have decisively influenced the election results." The voter turnout was over 93%, the highest ever.