ECI to Enable Digital Signatures for West Bengal Tribunal Judges to Clear Electoral Appeals
The Election Commission of India (ECI) plans to enable Appellate Tribunal judges in West Bengal to use digital signatures instead of Aadhaar-based login on the ECINet portal. This change aims to resolve a month-long standoff that stalled the disposal of over 38 lakh pending electoral roll appeals. The tribunals, established following Supreme Court directions, have faced delays due to judges' objections to Aadhaar authentication. The ECI is also considering relocating tribunals closer to Kolkata to ease logistical challenges.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 51/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, thehindu. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thehindu broke this story on 2 Nov, 02:30 pm. Other outlets followed.