TMC Raises Alarm Over Voter Roll Discrepancies in West Bengal

The TMC has alleged significant discrepancies in West Bengal's voter lists, claiming instances of duplicate and fraudulent entries. It points to residents from Bihar, among other states, being enrolled incorrectly in West Bengal. The party demands immediate corrections and accountability from the Electoral Commission.

TMC Raises Alarm Over Voter Roll Discrepancies in West Bengal
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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has sounded the alarm over what it describes as large-scale discrepancies in the voter enrolment process in West Bengal. The party has identified numerous cases of duplicate and fraudulent entries in the electoral rolls, accusing the state's electoral authorities of negligence.

Senior TMC MP Derek O'Brien has claimed that residents from Bihar are being improperly enrolled in West Bengal's voter lists, highlighting a failure in the checks and balances of the voter inclusion process. The party has called for urgent intervention by the Chief Electoral Officer to rectify these anomalies.

With evidence of voters being simultaneously listed in both Bihar and West Bengal, the TMC demands a thorough investigation and the removal of duplicate entries. The party insists on stringent actions against officials responsible for the inaccuracies, alleging that these oversights could skew future election outcomes.

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