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First modification: 05/06/2026 - 21:05

The Election Commission of India last year launched an operation to purge the censuses and eliminate duplicate or deceased voters. But the so-called “special intensive review” has already removed more than 55 million people from the lists in 13 states of the country. The move sparked intense political controversy, especially in West Bengal, where nearly nine million voters were eliminated ahead of a key regional election that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party ultimately won. Critics and organizations denounce possible arbitrary exclusions and fear a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities.

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