CEC insulted and humiliated us during meeting: Mamata Banerjee - The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met senior Election Commission official Gyanesh Kumar to raise concerns about families affected by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the State. She highlighted that several genuine voters, including migrant workers, minorities, and economically weaker sections, were facing deletion or exclusion of their names due to documentation issues. Mamata Banerjee stressed that the process should be transparent, fair, and sensitive, ensuring that no eligible citizen loses voting rights. She urged election authorities to review complaints carefully and provide adequate time for corrections. The Chief Minister also pointed out that administrative errors during voter list revisions could weaken public trust in the democratic process. The meeting underscored the State government’s demand for inclusive electoral practices and proper grievance redressal mechanisms. Officials assured that concerns would be examined and corrective steps taken where necessary, reinforcing the importance of protecting voters’ rights ahead of upcoming elections.
The Key points
- Mamata Banerjee met Election Commission official Gyanesh Kumar
- Discussion focused on families affected by SIR voter revision
- Alleged exclusion of genuine voters from electoral rolls
- Migrant workers and poor families most impacted
- Documentation issues cited as major reason for deletions
- CM demanded transparency in voter list updates
- Emphasised protection of democratic voting rights
- Sought adequate time for corrections and appeals
- Raised concerns over administrative lapses
- Election officials assured review of grievances
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