CPM Voices Concerns Over Voter Deletions in West Bengal
Letter to Election Commission
MA Baby, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has formally addressed the Election Commission regarding the extensive removal of voters from the electoral rolls in West Bengal. In his communication to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Baby expressed serious concerns about what he termed a “systematic exercise in mass disenfranchisement.” He highlighted issues surrounding the arbitrary criteria employed in this process, particularly citing “logical consistency” and an increased dependence on algorithm-driven exclusions.
Auspicious Developments for AJUP Candidate
In other electoral news, the appellate tribunal for the Bengal SIR has reinstated the nomination of Kechhabuddin Sekh, the candidate from the All India United Democratic Front (AJUP) for the Kaliganj constituency. This decision, made on the final day for candidate nominations, marks Sekh as the third individual to have his name restored on the electoral list. His restoration allows him to participate in the upcoming elections.
Legal Action Against TMC Candidate
In a significant development, an FIR has been filed against Pabitra Kar, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) nominee for Nandigram. This case is notable as it is the first against a candidate since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was implemented in Bengal. The complaint has been brought forth by Buddhadeb Giri, who alleged that Kar and three associates pressured him to chant “Joy Bangla.” Giri further claimed he was assaulted when he refused and reported that cash amounting to Rs 3,700 and a wristwatch were taken from him during the incident.
Congress Party Files FIR in Assam
Meanwhile, the Congress party’s unit in Assam has filed an FIR against its candidate for the Udalguri seat, Suren Daimary. This action follows Daimary’s resignation from the party just before the assembly elections. The candidate accused the Congress of catering exclusively to the interests of a specific community, referring to “Miyas,” a pejorative term utilized for Bangladeshi Muslims, while neglecting the needs of the Scheduled Tribe community.
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Letter to Election CommissionMA Baby, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), has formally addressed the Election Commission regarding the extensive removal of voters from the electoral rolls in West Bengal. In his communication to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Baby expressed serious concerns about what he termed a “systematic exercise in mass disenfranchisement.” He highlighted issues surrounding the arbitrary criteria employed in this process, particularly citing “logical consistency” and an increased dependence on algorithm-driven exclusions.Auspicious Developments for AJUP CandidateIn other electoral news, the appellate tribunal for the Bengal SIR has reinstated the nomination of Kechhabuddin Sekh, the candidate from the All India United Democratic Front (AJUP) for the Kaliganj constituency. This decision, made on the final day for candidate nominations, marks Sekh as the third individual to have his name restored on the electoral list. His restoration allows him to participate in the upcoming elections.Legal Action Against TMC CandidateIn a significant development, an FIR has been filed against Pabitra Kar, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) nominee for Nandigram. This case is notable as it is the first against a candidate since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was implemented in Bengal. The complaint has been brought forth by Buddhadeb Giri, who alleged that Kar and three associates pressured him to chant “Joy Bangla.” Giri further claimed he was assaulted when he refused and reported that cash amounting to Rs 3,700 and a wristwatch were taken from him during the incident.Congress Party Files FIR in AssamMeanwhile, the Congress party’s unit in Assam has filed an FIR against its candidate for the Udalguri seat, Suren Daimary. This action follows Daimary’s resignation from the party just before the assembly elections. The candidate accused the Congress of catering exclusively to the interests of a specific community, referring to “Miyas,” a pejorative term utilized for Bangladeshi Muslims, while neglecting the needs of the Scheduled Tribe community.
