EC Official Confirms 12 Lakh Bengal Voter Claims Rejected Amid Disenfranchisement Concerns
An Election Commission official confirmed that approximately 12 lakh voter claims were rejected in Bengal after judicial officers vetted over half of the pending cases, leading to widespread disenfranchisement in rural areas. This comes amidst conflicting reports and anxiety over voter list deletions in West Bengal, with the Election Commission previously remaining silent on the discrepancies.
The Story
Analyzing sources…
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
Moderate (27/100)Sources
12 lakh Bengal voter claims rejected out of 32L vetted: EC official
Bengal's electoral rolls saw a significant reduction of approximately 12 lakh voters after judicial officers cleared just over half of the 60 lakh pending cases. This has led to widespread disenfranchisement in several rural pockets, with many long-term residents finding their names deleted despite submitting documentation.
By TNN
Read full article →13 lakh, 8 lakh or 14 lakh deletions? EC still quiet, different numbers fuel anxiety in Bengal
By Atri Mitra, Ravik Bhattacharya
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
Related Stories
Zaanstad Attempts to Dismantle Criminal Window Cleaning Empire
just now
Senator Tulfo Calls for Swift Aid After Naia Terminal 1 Ceiling Collapse
just now
Ejercito hails Iran’s safe passage pledge for Filipinos in Strait of Hormuz
just now
Tayabas City cancels Easter Sunday festival due to energy crisis
just now