Article 324
Election Commission Refutes "False" Claims of Mass Voter Deletion in West Bengal: Supreme Court Submission
Dec 01, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Election Commission has filed an affidavit with the Supreme Court denying allegations of large-scale voter deletion in West Bengal, calling these claims false and politically motivated. The Commission defended its Special Intensive Revision process as constitutional and necessary, reporting that nearly 100% of voters have received forms with over 70% already completed. The Supreme Court will hear challenges to this electoral revision on December 9, with the Commission emphasizing that proper legal procedures are being followed with special provisions for vulnerable voters.
Election Commission Confirms No Obstacles to Electoral Roll Revision in West Bengal Despite Concerns
Oct 28, 2025 01:28 am CST
The Election Commission of India has confirmed that the special intensive revision of electoral rolls will proceed in West Bengal and 11 other states from November to February, despite concerns raised. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized that states are constitutionally obligated to provide necessary personnel for the exercise, citing the Commission's powers under Article 324 of the Constitution. The announcement comes ahead of assembly elections scheduled next year in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu.