Three West Bengal SIR Tribunals Vacant Amid Large Backlog Before Elections
At least three of the 19 appellate tribunals in West Bengal, set up to resolve disputes from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, remain vacant as the Election Commission awaits names from the Calcutta High Court. With over 37 lakh voters in legal limbo and only about 1.02 lakh of 38.3 lakh appeals resolved, concerns rise over potential mass disenfranchisement ahead of local elections. The tribunals, established following Supreme Court directions, face significant backlog and systemic challenges. Opposition parties have criticized the SIR process, alleging disproportionate voter deletions targeting minorities and opposition areas.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (44/100). Lens Score 62/100.
Outlets measured: thehindu, news18, indiatoday. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 11 Oct, 11:15 am. Other outlets followed.