The recent voter registration overhaul, known as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), has led to millions being struck off electoral rolls, igniting outrage among opposition leaders, particularly Mamata Banerjee of West Bengal. She has threatened legal action against the Election Commission, accusing it of bias against her supporters. The elections in Assam and Kerala are seen as critical tests of voter sentiment towards the BJP, which has ruled Assam for two consecutive terms and is expected to win again according to public opinion platform Vote Vibe.
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West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee Challenges Voter Roll Changes Amid Elections
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Record voter turnout has been reported in Assam and Puducherry, with high polling rates in Kerala as well. The elections are crucial for the BJP, which seeks to maintain its hold in Assam and Kerala, while opposition parties claim the turnout favors them. Results are expected on May 4.
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