West Bengal SIR Draft Voter List Sparks Anxiety in Matua Belt; Eyes on PM Modi’s Upcoming Rally
Kolkata: The recent revision of the voter list in West Bengal has deleted around 5.8 million names, creating widespread concern, particularly in the Matua-dominated regions. The Election Commission has released the draft voter list and allowed citizens to raise objections until 15 January 2026.
In the Matua belt, residents are anxious about voter verification under the SIR (State Interest Registration) process. Many fear they might lose their voting rights due to missing or unverified documents. Locals are closely watching the upcoming rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nabadia’s Tahirpur, hoping he addresses their concerns.
Fear and Uncertainty Over Voting Rights
Residents of Bangaon and surrounding areas have expressed confusion and anxiety about their future electoral rig...









