Bengal’s first phase of assembly polls sees 3.6 crore voters casting ballots amidst controversy over 27 lakh voter deletions due to ‘logical discrepancies’. Key battles include Suvendu Adhikari, Dilip Ghosh, and Adhir Chowdhury facing tough contests. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise has significantly impacted voter strength, particularly in Murshidabad and Malda, sparking protests and legal challenges.
