A momo-seller in West Bengal, identified as Gouranga De, reportedly died by suicide following the deletion of his name from the electoral rolls. Gouranga, a resident of Jalpaiguri town, had been voting for nearly 40 years but found his name missing from the recent voters’ list. Despite participating in the Special Intensive Revision process and submitting required documents, his name was omitted, causing distress.
Family and local sources indicated that Gouranga had been anxious about his removed name from the voters’ list. Concerns were raised about the impact on his family, with his wife highlighting his lack of immediate relatives to provide additional information during the verification process. The deceased had sought assistance from the Jalpaiguri Municipality Chairman after his name was excluded, who had aided him in completing the necessary formalities online.
The tragic incident prompted the Chairman to express deep sorrow, criticizing the Special Intensive Revision for its consequences on individuals’ lives and democratic rights. He called for accountability from the Election Commission and the central government in light of such incidents. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter, with the police recovering the body for further examination.
