The Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), West Bengal, organised a “Legal Awareness and Assistance” workshop on June 21, 2026, in Magrahat in South 24 Parganas district to support people whose names were reportedly deleted from the electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
According to organisers, the workshop saw a strong response, with more than 1,000 men, women and senior citizens taking part to understand their legal rights and options for restoring their names in the voter list.
“Many are worried about losing their right to vote,” says APCR
APCR said the main aim of the programme was to create awareness among affected citizens about constitutional protections and legal remedies available to them.
A representative of the organisation said the workshop was designed “to sensitize affected voters to their constitutional rights and the remedies available to them, including the process for getting their names restored to the electoral roll.”
The organisation also emphasised that access to correct information is essential for protecting democratic rights. “Ensuring that citizens have the right information and assistance when necessary is critical to protecting their right to vote,” the APCR statement said.
Voters share concerns over missing names in electoral roll
During the session, lawyers and volunteers from APCR interacted directly with affected residents. Many participants reportedly shared concerns about procedural issues, clerical errors and difficulties in getting their names restored.
Several voters expressed anxiety that they could be denied their voting rights due to administrative mistakes. According to organisers, people spoke about their “grievances, fears, and difficulties” linked to the deletion of names from the voter list.
The legal team also collected affidavits from attendees and reviewed documents submitted by individuals in order to assess each case and identify possible legal and administrative solutions.
“Voting is a fundamental right,” says APCR
APCR reiterated that voting is a basic democratic right and should not be denied because of technical or procedural issues.
The organisation said it would continue to support affected voters by offering legal guidance and monitoring the electoral roll revision process. It added that efforts like these are aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in voter registration systems.
Continued legal support planned
APCR officials said similar assistance programmes may be organised in other areas if required, depending on the scale of voter complaints and administrative challenges. The group also said it remains committed to helping citizens navigate election-related processes and ensuring their participation in the democratic system is not affected.
