Kolkata's political landscape has been jolted by a significant revision of electoral rolls, with the city's southern and northern parts emerging as major flashpoints. The Election Commission's latest data from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR 2.0) exercise has revealed a substantial purge of voter names, particularly impacting the state's urban heartland.
Tollygunge Constituency Bears the Brunt
According to the official figures released by the Election Commission, the Tollygunge assembly constituency has been the epicenter of this cleansing drive. This politically significant seat, which straddles both south Kolkata and parts of South 24 Parganas district, recorded a staggering 35,309 deletions from its voter list. The constituency is notably associated with the Bengali film industry, often referred to as 'Tollywood,' adding a layer of cultural and demographic significance to the electoral changes.
Urban Heartland Under Scrutiny
The data, made public on 16 December 2025, underscores a focused effort on Bengal's major urban centers. While Tollygunge in the south logged massive numbers, areas in north Kolkata have also witnessed considerable activity, marking them as twin hotspots in this revision process. The Special Intensive Revision 2.0 appears to have targeted what officials might deem 'inflated' or 'ineligible' voter entries in these densely populated urban constituencies, which are traditionally high-stakes battlegrounds during state and national elections.
Political Repercussions and Next Steps
Such large-scale deletions are bound to have profound political consequences. Political parties are now likely to scrutinize the revised lists meticulously, as even marginal shifts in the voter base can alter electoral fortunes in tightly contested seats. The exercise highlights the Election Commission's ongoing attempt to clean the electoral rolls and ensure their integrity. The fallout from this revision will be closely watched, as it sets the stage for future electoral contests in West Bengal's crucial urban corridors.
