Deletion from electoral roll doesn’t take away citizenship: Supreme Court

India's Supreme Court has clarified that being removed from an electoral roll does not equate to the loss of citizenship. The bench issued a notice while considering a petition that seeks a mechanism for the swift resolution of more than 3 million appeals filed by voters in West Bengal who are facing exclusion from the electoral process.

The court's observation addresses a critical issue concerning the rights of citizens and the integrity of the electoral system. The petition highlights the significant backlog of appeals, indicating a potential barrier for many voters seeking to exercise their right to participate in elections. The judiciary's intervention aims to ensure a fair and timely process for these appeals.

This development is particularly significant for West Bengal, where a large number of voters have reportedly been excluded. The Supreme Court's focus on expediting these appeals underscores the importance of ensuring that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to be included in the electoral rolls and participate in the democratic process without undue hurdles.

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Deletion from electoral roll doesn’t take away citizenship.