Tag: West Bengal
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Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC over SIR chaos after BLO deaths
Unplanned, chaotic, and dangerous: Mamata’s letter to the CEC West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly criticized the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, describing it as unplanned, chaotic, and dangerous. The remark came as distressing reports emerged about the deaths of booth-level officers (BLOs) involved in the revision drive, underscoring the intense pressure…
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Mamata Banerjee Writes to CEC Over SIR Amid BLO Fatalities: A Closer Look at the Controversial Revision Exercise
Background: What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)? The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a targeted voter roll update initiative designed to strengthen electoral accuracy ahead of polls. In West Bengal, as in other states, such revisional drives are meant to ensure that eligible voters are correctly registered and that duplicates or outdated entries are…
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Mamata Banerjee to CEC over SIR chaos after BLO deaths
West Bengal Chief Minister’s Intervention in SIR Controversy West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly criticized the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as “unplanned, chaotic, and dangerous,” citing the alarming loss of life among booth-level officers (BLOs). In a forceful letter to Chief Elections Commissioner Gyaneshwar (Gyanesh Kumar), Banerjee expressed grave concerns about the…
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Nepal Protests Live Updates: Unrest and Cross-Border Movements
Nepal Protests: A Critical Overview The unrest in Nepal has reached significant levels, driven largely by the youth group known as Gen Z. Demonstrations erupted across the country, particularly intensifying on Tuesday as protesters took drastic measures to express their discontent. Reports indicate that residences of several prominent political figures, including a former Prime Minister…