Mamata Banerjee Urges West Bengal Voters to Appeal Name Deletions Before April 6 Amid EVM Tampering Concerns
West Bengal Assembly polls: Banerjee urges voters to appeal deleted names by Apr 6, warns of EVM tampering
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged voters with deleted names to appeal to the Appellate Tribunal by April 6. She raised concerns over potential tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) by central forces and warned party candidates to be vigilant during the nomination process.
- 01Voters with deleted names must appeal by April 6 to the Appellate Tribunal.
- 02Banerjee expressed concerns about EVM tampering by central forces.
- 03She promised free legal assistance for those appealing.
- 04Candidates were warned to be cautious during the nomination process.
- 05Banerjee criticized the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their inaction on local issues.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed voters at a public rally in Murshidabad, urging those whose names have been wrongly deleted from the electoral rolls to appeal to the Appellate Tribunal by April 6. She emphasized the importance of vigilance against potential tampering of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) by central forces, asserting that transparency must be maintained during the electoral process. Banerjee highlighted that approximately 25 lakh electors had their names retained following her Supreme Court case and assured voters of free legal assistance for their appeals. Additionally, she cautioned party candidates to meticulously check their nominations, warning that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may attempt to disrupt the process. Banerjee also criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah for neglecting local issues, challenging the BJP to engage in political discourse rather than infringing on citizens' rights.
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This appeal process is crucial for voters to ensure their participation in the upcoming assembly polls, as missing the deadline could disenfranchise many.
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