Controversy Over Mass Deletions in West Bengal Electoral Roll Sparks Legal Challenges

Appellate tribunals are reviewing cases where millions of voters were removed due to alleged discrepancies, though only a fraction of those affected have filed appeals.

25 Aug, 20:27 — 25 Aug, 20:27

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2d ago

Of 27 lakh ‘logical discrepancy’ deletions in West Bengal, only 7 lakh appealed

A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was informed by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan that of total 38.1 lakh appeals filed before the SIR appellate tribunals, an overwhelming 31 lakh were filed by those who challenged inclusion of names in the rolls claiming they were ineligible to be voters in Bengal.

By DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

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Controversy Over Mass Deletions in West Bengal Electoral Roll Sparks Legal Challenges

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Of 27 lakh ‘logical discrepancy’ deletions in West Bengal, only 7 lakh appealed

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