INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 21st APRIL 2026

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 21st APRIL 2026.

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1.     Voter deletion controversy in West Bengal electoral rolls

The Election Commission’s use of “logical discrepancy” to delete voters in West Bengal has triggered serious concerns (p.1). Cases show individuals linked to the 2002 electoral roll—previously accepted as a benchmark—being excluded due to arbitrary criteria such as age gaps or name mismatches. The logic cited by authorities is data consistency and elimination of duplication, but former officials argue this criterion lacks precedent and transparency. The stand of critics is that such deletions undermine electoral inclusiveness and due process, especially close to polling dates. The Supreme Court’s intervention seeking a report on non-functioning appellate tribunals reinforces concerns about institutional failure. The gist is that electoral integrity is not only about preventing fraud but also ensuring rightful inclusion. The episode raises fundamental questions about administrative discretion, procedural fairness, and the credibility of democratic processes.

2.     Supreme Court flags dysfunction of electoral appellate tribunals