Voter Roll Controversy Heats Up in West Bengal Amidst Election Preparations

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is urging the Election Commission to protect genuine voters' names in West Bengal's special electoral roll revision. They criticize potential name deletions, emphasizing democracy's dignity. Conversely, BJP leaders support removing illegal entries, highlighting discrepancies in voter lists. Electoral fairness remains a heated debate as elections approach.

In a significant political development, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has pressed the Election Commission to safeguard the names of legitimate voters during the roll revision for West Bengal's electoral rolls. The demand comes amidst rising tensions ahead of the state's 2026 elections.

Senior TMC leader Firhad Hakim emphasized his party's adamant opposition to the removal of any genuine voter names. Concerns have escalated over maintaining the integrity of democracy and the Constitution, with TMC seeking transparency by requesting voter mapping be made public.

Contrastingly, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) insists on eliminating false entries. They have questioned the voter registration of Jan Suraj founder Prashant Kishor in two states. The debate underscores the complexity of ensuring fair electoral processes as the political landscape intensifies.

(With inputs from agencies.)