93% of Deleted Bengal Voters Win Appeals, Election Commission Says
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Election Commission reported that of the 1.26 lakh voter deletion cases in West Bengal, 93% of the appeals have been successful, restoring those voters’ rights. The commission also noted that the exclusions did not affect the outcome of the recent assembly elections. The decision comes as the Supreme Court reviews the commission’s request for additional tribunals to handle the remaining 37 lakh pending appeals.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 0% center, 100% right.
Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (2): Times of India, Times Now
Sources
- 93% of deleted Bengal voters have won appeals, EC tells SC — Times of India (right-leaning)
- By The Numbers: With 93% Comeback, Bengal SIR Deletions Under Scanner — Times Now (right-leaning)
- Bengal SIR Tribunal Logjam: ECI Seeks More Tribunals As 37 Lakh Appeals Remain Pending — Times Now (right-leaning)