Bengal SIR Hearings Conclude; 4.98 Lakh Voters Marked For Deletion

The Special Intensive Revision hearings in West Bengal ended, identifying 4.98 lakh additional voters for removal from the final list due to non-attendance. The final voter deletions, including invalid documents, will be confirmed after Feb 28. North 24 Parganas saw the highest absentees. Post-SIR, the Election Commission will review before announcing election schedules.