Supreme Court flags ‘margin of error’ in Bengal SIR, refuses to intervene The Supreme Court expressed serious concerns regarding West Bengal's electoral roll revision, emphasizing the need for a strong appeals system to correct wrongful deletions. Judicial officers are overwhelmed, leading to potential errors. Despite these worries, the court directed voters to appellate tribunals for resolution, highlighting the importance of voter inclusion. #Supreme_Court #West_Bengal #roll_revision #Bengal_SIR #electoral_roll #Bengal_electoral #wrongful_deletions #strong_appeals #appeals_system #correct_wrongful
West Bengal: Presiding officer in 12 polls now finds himself out of rolls Bengal's electoral rolls are in disarray as long-time voters, including a 97-year-old Partition refugee and a retired teacher, find their names struck off. Families are battling bureaucratic hurdles and stress, with one man dying in a tribunal queue. The process has left many disenfranchised, sparking protests and accusations of political manipulation. #West_Bengal #Bengal #electoral_rolls #Bengal_electoral #Presiding_officer #Partition_refugee #rolls_Bengal #long-time_voters #retired_teacher #Presiding
In a first, EC appoints officers of SDM level & above as returning officers for Bengal polls In a significant move for West Bengal's electoral process, the Election Commission has upgraded returning officers for 152 assembly constituencies to Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) level and above. This historic decision, aligning with national norms, aims to enhance the fairness and impartiality of upcoming assembly polls by appointing more senior officials. #West_Bengal #Election_Commission #Bengal_electoral #Bengal_polls #returning_officers #Sub-Divisional_Magistrate #SDM_level #electoral_process #appoints_officers #Sub-Divisional_Officer
‘A welcome step’: Opposition backs TMC’s move to bring impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Opposition parties, led by the Trinamool Congress, are planning an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner over alleged irregularities in West Bengal's electoral roll revision. Citing concerns over a large number of voters under scrutiny, parties like Congress and Samajwadi Party have voiced support. #West_Bengal #CEC_Gyanesh #Gyanesh_Kumar #Trinamool_Congress #impeachment_motion #Chief_Election #Bengal_electoral #Election_Commissioner #Kumar_Opposition #backs_TMC
West Bengal SIR: 5.46 lakh names deleted, 1.82 lakh added in voter roll update West Bengal's electoral rolls now list over 7.04 crore voters following a Special Intensive Revision. During this process, over 5.46 lakh names were removed, while more than 1.82 lakh new voters were added. Over 58 lakh enumeration forms were not received, and more than 60 lakh electors remain in the 'under adjudication' category but are included in the updated rolls. #West_Bengal #Bengal #lakh #West #Bengal_SIR #Special_Intensive #Intensive_Revision #Bengal_electoral #crore_voters #update_West
Bengal SIR: Supreme Court allows Calcutta HC to deploy judicial officers from Jharkhand, Odisha; asks EC to bear expenses The Supreme Court has authorized the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to bring in judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to speed up the verification of voter claims in West Bengal's electoral roll revision. This move aims to address a significant backlog, with the Election Commission bearing the costs. #Supreme_Court #West_Bengal #roll_revision #Chief_Justice #High_Court #Bengal_SIR #Bengal_electoral #judicial_officers #Court_Chief #Calcutta_High
Bengal SIR deadline extended, notice to DGP & a message for states: SC's key orders on Mamata Banerjee's plea The Supreme Court extended the deadline for West Bengal's electoral roll revision, demanding a personal affidavit from the DGP over alleged threats to election officials. Micro-observers will only assist Electoral Registration Officers, who retain final decision-making power. The court also directed the deployment of Group B officers for the process. #Supreme_Court #West_Bengal #Mamata_Banerjee #roll_revision #Bengal_SIR #Banerjee_plea #SIR_deadline #Bengal_electoral #election_officials #deadline_extended
