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NIA crackdown in Mothabari sparks ghost electorate just days before Bengal elections
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Voters restored on rolls suddenly vanish from polling lists
Ahead of the Bengal assembly polls, an NIA crackdown in Mothabari, Malda, has triggered an electoral exodus. Men are reportedly fleeing villages out of fear of the agency, leaving behind a “ghost electorate.” Residents who had fought to get back on voter rolls are now prioritizing safety over voting, after a reported assault on judicial officers. Parties trade blame as the crisis unfolds.
- Men reportedly fled Mothabari villages fearing NIA action
- This is creating a “ghost electorate” ahead of polling
- Voters who restored names on rolls are now staying away
- Accusations are escalating after violence against judicial officers
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