A Calcutta-based research institute estimates that the SIR has inflicted a cumulative financial loss of nearly ₹2,000 crore on the families of the around 1.5 crore voters called for hearings. Given the assumption that those summoned came in teams of two, an average family would have lost ₹1,122 in daily earnings. Multiplied by 1.5 crore — the number of people summoned — the total income loss is estimated at ₹1,683 crore. Adding out-of-pocket expenses of ₹300 crore (assuming only ₹100 per head), the total financial loss comes to ₹1,983 crore. If all the attendees earned ₹260 a day, the total financial loss would be ₹1,080 crore.

Source: The Telegraph February 08, 2026 07:51 UTC