Kolkata: The Election Commission on Monday launched a separate toll-free number to help voters in West Bengal report directly to the Commission any issues related to unrest or law and order. The Commission has also introduced a dedicated email ID so that voters can lodge complaints without delay. Voters can now call the toll-free number.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the Election Commission of India has “crossed all boundaries of decency and constitutional propriety.” In her letter, Banerjee expressed concern over the Commission’s actions since the start of the “Special Intensive Revision,” claiming that it has.
Kolkata: Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday held a protest outside the office of the Election Commission against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). During the protest, CPI (M) State Secretary Md Salim slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that it has “borrowed a page from the book of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).”.
Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday clarified that permanent resident certificates issued by elected public representatives or Block Development Officers (BDOs) will not be considered valid identity documents in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. The Commission said that in districts, permanent resident certificates issued by District Magistrates, Additional.
New Delhi: BJP leader Sambit Patra on Sunday criticised the Opposition’s ‘vote chor, gaddi chhod’ rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, claiming that it is an attempt to malign the election process of the country. Speaking to the media, Patra said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has bought “truth” before the country during the discussion.
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing transparency in electoral rolls, the Election Commission has zeroed in on plans to undertake intensive and rigorous revision of the electoral data. According to EC sources, the poll body is contemplating carrying out intensive house-to-house verification of electoral rolls for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The move.
Gujarat: The Election Commission (EC) has ordered re-polling at two booths in the Visavadar Assembly constituency of Gujarat following allegations of booth capturing during the by-elections held on Thursday. The decision comes after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) lodged a formal complaint citing irregularities and bogus voting. Re-polling will be held on Saturday (June 21).
