Millions in Bengal may lose welfare benefits due to voter deletions

Antu Sheikh, a railway construction worker in West Bengal, is one of 9 million residents removed from India’s electoral rolls ahead of state elections, raising fears over losing his voting rights and access to welfare benefits. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, aimed at purging dubious voters, has disproportionately affected Muslims. Those excluded now face challenges in receiving subsidized food and cash transfers, deepening their insecurity as many, like Sheikh and Sakeena Bano, struggle to navigate the bureaucratic hurdles.

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