Supreme Court Directs TMC on West Bengal Voter Deletion Plea

India's Supreme Court has directed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to file a fresh plea concerning alleged voter deletions in West Bengal. The TMC claims these 'SIR deletions' exceeded the BJP's win margins in 31 seats during the recent state elections.

11 May, 09:32 — 11 May, 11:36

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Claims of voter deletion, especially when exceeding victory margins, can undermine electoral integrity and public trust in democratic processes. The Supreme Court's involvement signifies the gravity of these allegations and their potential impact on political outcomes.

Key entitiesSupreme Court Mamata Banerjee Trinamool Congress (TMC)Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Surya Kant Joymlaya Bagchi

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The Supreme Court addressed claims regarding voter deletions in West Bengal.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleged that more votes were deleted than the BJP's win margin in 31 West Bengal seats.
The Supreme Court bench included Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymlaya Bagchi.

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The Supreme Court asked Mamata Banerjee to file a fresh plea.

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The TMC claimed that SIR deleted more votes than BJP's win margin on 31 seats in West Bengal.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual90d ago

SC asks Mamata to file fresh plea on SIR deletions exceeding Bengal vote margins

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indian-expressMostly Factual90d ago

Supreme Court directs TMC to file fresh plea on SIR voter deletions and Bengal poll results

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual90d ago

Mamata's party cites SC's 2%-15% comment on Bengal polls, says SIR deletions higher than BJP win margin

Judge had posed said in April: “Suppose margin is 2%, and 15% of electorate who are mapped could not vote, then… we would definitely have to apply our minds.”

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First report: Times of India · 11 May, 09:32|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

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Times of India11 May, 09:32First to report

SC asks Mamata to file fresh plea on SIR deletions exceeding Bengal vote margins

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hindustan-times11 May, 10:38

Mamata's party cites SC's 2%-15% comment on Bengal polls, says SIR deletions higher than BJP win margin

indian-express11 May, 11:36Latest update

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SC asks Mamata to file fresh plea on SIR deletions exceeding Bengal vote margins

Supreme Court directs TMC to file fresh plea on SIR voter deletions and Bengal poll results

Mamata's party cites SC's 2%-15% comment on Bengal polls, says SIR deletions higher than BJP win margin

Coverage Timeline

SC asks Mamata to file fresh plea on SIR deletions exceeding Bengal vote margins

Mamata's party cites SC's 2%-15% comment on Bengal polls, says SIR deletions higher than BJP win margin

Supreme Court directs TMC to file fresh plea on SIR voter deletions and Bengal poll results

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