WB Chief Minister Lied. His Gov’t Order Doesn’t Check for ‘Illegal Migrants’ Before Stripping Subsidised Food

The Election Commission of India launched the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal, which was seen as a way to remove thousands of illegal infiltrators from the voter list. However, the government's order does not actually identify non-Indians, raising questions about the effectiveness of this initiative. The political narrative surrounding the revision of electoral rolls was centered around the idea of purging 'infiltrators' from welfare rolls. The West Bengal government's actions have been scrutinized, particularly after the deletion of lakhs of voters from the electoral rolls. The Chief Minister had campaigned on the promise of removing 'infiltrators' from welfare rolls, but the current system does not seem to be equipped to do so. The lack of a mechanism to identify non-Indians has led to concerns about the government's ability to achieve its stated goals. The situation highlights the complexities of addressing issues related to illegal migration and the need for a more nuanced approach. The government's efforts to revise the electoral rolls and remove ineligible voters have been ongoing, but the outcome and impact of these efforts remain to be seen.