After the draft voters’ list was released following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise’s first phase, the Trinamool Congress accused authorities of harassing voters by summoning them for minor issues during the hearing process. The party emphasized that there was no valid reason to call these voters for such matters. They urged that the SIR’s hearing process should take place at nearby government offices for convenience.
During a meeting with the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer, a Trinamool Congress delegation, including state Ministers and MPs, expressed their discontent. They warned of protests if the Election Commission of India proceeds with the deletion of over a crore names. The party also stressed the need for recognizing the Aadhaar card as a valid document during the electoral process.
The Trinamool Congress highlighted discrepancies in the Election Commission’s document requirements and emphasized the importance of conducting hearings at local government offices. They argued that the current process, which involves summoning voters for minor issues, is causing confusion and inconvenience. The party called for clear guidelines to streamline the SIR exercise and ensure accessibility for all citizens.
