West Bengal Minister of State for Finance, Chandrima Bhattacharya, criticized the Chief Election Commissioner for alleged misbehavior during a meeting. Bhattacharya expressed disappointment over the CEC’s lack of respect towards women, citing instances where he allegedly deleted women voters’ names from the list.
During the interaction, the CEC reportedly avoided discussing the ongoing special intensive revision in West Bengal, citing its Supreme Court involvement. This led to questions about the purpose of the meeting if crucial issues couldn’t be addressed. Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim also raised concerns about the BJP’s claims of illegal infiltrators in West Bengal.
The Election Commission of India highlighted the political parties’ calls for stringent measures against anti-social elements and voter intimidation. Parties advocated for a one or two-phase polling in West Bengal, emphasizing the need for impartial and fair elections. The ECI assured a commitment to ensuring violence-free polls in the state.
