TMC MP urges Election Commission to protect voters in West Bengal bypolls
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: TMC MP Kirti Azad has called on the Election Commission to guarantee that no eligible voter is denied the right to vote in the upcoming West Bengal bypolls. He highlighted that nearly 25 lakh appeals have been filed before the State Election Commission’s tribunals over the deletion of names from the voter list. The MP’s plea comes amid concerns that voter roll errors could disenfranchise large numbers of voters, potentially affecting the election outcome.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 67% left, 0% center, 33% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
Sources
- Andhra Pradesh Vote Parirakshana Vedika seeks extension of SIR of electoral rolls — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- West Bengal bypolls: TMC MP urges EC to ensure no eligible voter denied voting right — The Hindu (left-leaning)
- TMC MP Kirti Azad Moves Calcutta High Court for Anticipatory Bail in Alleged Rs 15 Lakh Extortion Case — Times Now (right-leaning)