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TMC Delegation to Meet ECI Full Bench Over Bengal Poll Schedule Concerns

The Trinamool Congress has named a three-member delegation, including MPs and a state minister, to meet the full bench of the Election Commission in Kolkata. The delegation will demand that the schedule for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls not be announced until judicial adjudication of "logical discrepancy" cases in voter documents is complete. They are also set to highlight issues of living voters being wrongly classified as dead during the electoral roll revision. The ECI's visit and meetings coincide with a crucial Supreme Court hearing on the voter document cases scheduled for March 10.

Key Points: TMC MPs, Minister to Meet Election Commission on Bengal Polls

  • TMC names 3-member delegation for ECI meet
  • To demand delay in Bengal poll schedule announcement
  • To highlight voter roll discrepancies
  • ECI full bench headed by CEC Gyanesh Kumar to visit Kolkata
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Trinamool names three MPs, Bengal minister for meeting with ECI full bench in Kolkata

TMC names 3-member team to meet ECI full bench in Kolkata, to demand poll schedule delay pending judicial adjudication of voter discrepancies.

"the delegation will press the demand that the election schedule... should not be announced before the completion of the ongoing judicial adjudication - Trinamool Congress insider"

Kolkata, March 6

The Trinamool Congress on Friday named a three-member delegation that will meet the full bench of the Election Commission of India in Kolkata on Monday.

The delegation includes Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra from the Krishnanagar constituency in Nadia district, Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam and West Bengal Minister of State for Finance (Independent Charge) Chandrima Bhattacharya.

A Trinamool Congress insider said the delegation will press the demand that the election schedule for the forthcoming Assembly polls in West Bengal should not be announced before the completion of the ongoing judicial adjudication of voter documents classified as "logical discrepancy" cases.

The delegation is also expected to highlight instances of "alive" voters being identified as "dead" voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the state, the party insider said.

The full bench of the ECI, headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, will arrive in Kolkata on the night of March 8.

On March 9, the Commission will hold meetings with representatives of different registered political parties from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, with each party being allotted 10 minutes to present its views.

The Trinamool Congress, being the ruling party in West Bengal, is expected to get the first slot in the meeting, according to sources in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal.

Meanwhile, a crucial hearing on the ongoing judicial adjudication of the "logical discrepancy" cases will be held in the Supreme Court on March 10.

More than 60 lakh voter documents were originally referred for judicial adjudication.

The final electoral roll in West Bengal, excluding the cases referred for judicial adjudication, was published on February 28. A supplementary list will be published later in accordance with an earlier order of the Supreme Court.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting delegation. Mahua Moitra is a fiery speaker. Hope the ECI listens carefully. The scale is huge - 60 lakh documents under scrutiny! The Supreme Court hearing on the 10th will be crucial. The process must be transparent.
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Vikram M
As a citizen, I just want one thing: my vote should not be stolen. If I'm alive and eligible, my name should be on the list. If the system shows me as dead, what is my recourse? The ECI needs to fix this loophole permanently, not just for Bengal but for all states.
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Priya S
While ensuring a correct voter list is paramount, one must also consider the timing. The election schedule is needed for administrative planning. A balanced approach is required. The delegation's demand to wait for judicial adjudication completion seems like a potential delay tactic. Let's hope for a pragmatic solution.
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Rohit P
Full bench coming to Kolkata shows the importance of Bengal elections. Hope all parties get a fair hearing. The 10-minute slot seems very short for such complex issues though! 🤔
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Kavya N
Logical discrepancy cases sound like a technical term, but it affects real people's right to vote. My dida (grandmother) had to go through so much hassle last time because of a spelling mismatch. The system needs to be more citizen-friendly.

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