Controversy arose during a meeting between West Bengal’s ruling party, Trinamool Congress, and the Election Commission’s full bench led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A minister from the Trinamool Congress reportedly raised her voice during the interaction, prompting the Chief Election Commissioner to advise her to express her views constructively.
The Election Commission refrained from commenting on a specific issue raised during the meeting, citing its sub-judice status. Meanwhile, Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya accused the Chief Election Commissioner of disrespecting her during the interaction, alleging that he had removed names of women voters from the list.
State Minister Firhad Hakim, part of the delegation, criticized the BJP for allegedly spreading misinformation about illegal immigrants in West Bengal. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that no genuine voter is excluded from the electoral list.
The Election Commission disclosed that political parties had urged for stringent measures to prevent voter intimidation and curb anti-social elements during the upcoming elections in West Bengal. Most parties advocated for one or two-phase polling in the state, with the Chief Election Commissioner assuring a fair and impartial election process.
