37 lakh Bengal SIR appeals may take 12 years, EC seeks more tribunals
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Election Commission estimates that 37 lakh appeals in the Bengal State Election Tribunal could take up to 12 years to resolve. To reduce the backlog, the commission is requesting additional tribunals.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 0% center, 100% right.
Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (2): Times of India, India Today
Sources
- Bengal SIR tribunals may take 12 years to decide on appeals — Times of India (right-leaning)
- ECI tells Supreme Court over 37 lakh Bengal SIR appeals pending, seeks 42 tribunals — India Today (right-leaning)
- 37 Lakh Bengal SIR Appeals Pending, EC Seeks 42 Tribunals, SC Hearing Ahead — India Today (right-leaning)
- SIR Row: 37 Lakh Appeals in Bengal Backlog, 33.3 Lakh Notices in Delhi, EC Defends Revision Process — India Today (right-leaning)
- 37 lakh Bengal SIR appeals could take 12 years to clear, EC seeks more tribunals — India Today (right-leaning)