Left Demands Transparency in West Bengal Voter Rolls Amid Night-Long Protest

Left parties in West Bengal staged a night-long protest demanding transparency in voter rolls. Led by Biman Bose, the sit-in included participation from CPI(ML) Liberation. Leaders demand electoral roll finalization before candidate announcements. The protest continued until assurances from the Chief Electoral Officer.

In a show of political determination, Left parties in West Bengal launched a protest on Wednesday night, demanding transparency in the post-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral rolls. The demonstration took place in front of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer's office, drawing participation from various leftist factions.

Leading the protest, Left Front chairman Biman Bose spearheaded a procession that started from the Tea Board headquarters and ended at the CEO's office. The sit-in saw involvement from leaders outside the Left Front, including those from CPI(ML) Liberation, underscoring a united front on the electoral issue.

Left leaders have insisted that the announcement of their candidate list will be delayed until the voter rolls are thoroughly revised. With over 63.66 lakh names deleted and nearly 60 lakh voters under adjudication, transparency is the priority. The protest, accompanied by a communal iftar event, emphasizes the urgency of resolving contentious voter roll issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)