Election Commission Reviews West Bengal Poll Preparations Amid Voter Roll Controversy

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission's full bench arrived in Kolkata for a three-day visit to assess West Bengal's preparedness for upcoming assembly elections. They will meet political parties, state officials, and law enforcement to review logistics, security, and voter facilitation. The visit follows the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which led to the deletion of over 60 lakh voters, sparking protests and criticism from the ruling Trinamool Congress, which alleges disenfranchisement and political bias. The Commission aims to ensure transparent and efficient electoral processes amid heightened political tensions.