Murshidabad Man Declared 'Dead' on Voter List, Fights to Prove He's Alive
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News18•06-01-2026, 14:15
Murshidabad Man Declared 'Dead' on Voter List, Fights to Prove He's Alive
- •Baburam Karmakar, a 55-year-old migrant worker from Murshidabad, was wrongly marked 'deleted' (dead) on the voter list.
- •He alleges his name was removed instead of his brother's, who passed away in 2013, while his deceased brother's name remains.
- •Baburam, a resident of Farakka's Bewa-1 Panchayat, last voted in 2014 and has been unable to get his name re-added despite repeated attempts.
- •His name was on the 2002 list, which allowed his daughter's name to appear on the 2025 draft list.
- •Murshidabad district administration is investigating the matter and assures a quick resolution.
Why It Matters: A Murshidabad worker declared dead on the voter list struggles for recognition; administration promises quick fix.
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