In Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, many former enclave dwellers have lost their voting rights due to the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Benimadhab Barman, a resident of Dakshin Masaldanga, is one of those affected, with his name removed from the electoral list while his family's names remain. The SIR process has led to about 360-370 names being deleted from the voter rolls, with approximately 8,000 individuals coming under adjudication. This situation has prompted many to appeal to the appellate tribunals to restore their voting rights. The former enclave dwellers, who were granted Indian citizenship following the 2015 border agreement with Bangladesh, play a crucial role in local elections, particularly in the Dinhata assembly constituency. Political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), are reacting to these developments, with claims of illegal immigration and accusations against the Election Commission of India. The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections may be significantly impacted by the status of these voters.