BJP Urges Election Commission to Audit Voter Rolls Amidst Alleged Irregularities in West Bengal

A BJP delegation, led by Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar, met with the Election Commission in Delhi, urging a comprehensive audit of West Bengal's voter rolls due to alleged irregularities. They highlighted concerns over duplicate voter EPIC numbers and illegal infiltration by Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, seeking prompt EC action.

A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), spearheaded by Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar, convened with the Election Commission in New Delhi to lodge a formal complaint concerning purported voter roll discrepancies in West Bengal.

BJP's West Bengal Co-incharge, Amit Malviya, articulated that the party pressed for an exhaustive audit and revision of the voter rolls, pointing to an alarming number of duplicate entries and illegal voter registration in the state.

The Election Commission has acknowledged the BJP's concerns, pledging to address these reports. Meanwhile, opposition parties and Trinamool Congress have voiced their own apprehensions about electoral integrity, with the Election Commission seeking suggestions for improvement from all political entities.

(With inputs from agencies.)