Allegations of Faulty Voter Lists Challenge Transparency in Elections

Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of conducting elections with faulty and duplicate voter lists, alleging violations of Conduct of Election Rules. The Commission has rejected the claims, pledging corrective measures. The controversy raises concerns over election transparency and voter list integrity in West Bengal.

In a heated debate at the Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress representative Kalyan Banerjee accused the Election Commission of failing to ensure fair and transparent elections, citing allegedly faulty voter lists.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee initially raised the issue, pointing to instances of duplicate voter cards, which sparked controversy over the integrity of elections in the region.

Although the Election Commission has denied any wrongdoing and promised corrective measures, the allegations bring into question the transparency and fairness of the democratic process in West Bengal.

(With inputs from agencies.)