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Samata Biswas

The Diplomat

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Purging Millions From West Bengal’s Voters List Risks Disenfranchisement

Using institutions to remove people’s names from the West Bengal electoral roll is fraught with negative consequences.

09.03.2026 10

The Diplomat

Samata Biswas

Electoral Roll Revision in India Sparks Widespread Social Anxieties

The Special Intensive Revision of the voters list across 12 Indian states could potentially lead to sharpening of the communal divide.

21.11.2025 10

The Diplomat

Samata Biswas

Bangladesh Women Rise up Against Increasing Incidents of Rape

The Muhammad Yunus government has failed miserably in checking incidents of rape and sexual violence against women.

25.03.2025 10

The Diplomat

Samata Biswas