The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, conducted by the Election Commission of India, is now affecting social welfare schemes in West Bengal and Bihar. The BJP governments in both states have decided that individuals whose names were removed during this process will not be eligible for benefits from various government schemes. In West Bengal, Women and Child Welfare Minister Agnimitra Paul announced that those deleted from the voter list, including individuals with pending appeals, would not receive benefits from the Annapurna Bhandar scheme, which offers ₹3,000 monthly to women. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari emphasized that welfare schemes would operate transparently, excluding deceased individuals and non-citizens. In Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary similarly stated that those removed from electoral rolls would lose access to welfare benefits, including ration supplies. This revision has sparked controversy, especially in areas with significant minority populations, with accusations of voter suppression from opposition parties. Reports indicate that approximately 91 lakh names were removed in West Bengal, while 65 lakh were deleted in Bihar ahead of their respective upcoming Assembly elections. The opposition has raised concerns about the implications of linking electoral roll inclusion to citizenship rights.