Kolkata/IBNS, April 7 -- A massive voter list overhaul in poll-bound West Bengal is nearing completion, with nearly 91 lakh electorates dropped from the rolls through the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR), according to media reports.

Over 27 lakh names out of 60 lakh adjudicated cases have been deleted, in addition to the already removed 63 lakh voters.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has reportedly frozen the voter list, meaning no further additions or deletions can be made until the conclusion of the elections.

What does it mean for deleted voters?

The Supreme Court of India had earlier directed the constitution of appellate tribunals to hear appeals against deletions.

However, the tribunals are unlik...