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.
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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
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