West Bengal Election Commission Faces Authority Dispute Over Voter Inclusion Appeals
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The Election Commission of India has filed appeals against the inclusion of 16.10 lakh voters in West Bengal, but officials may not have had the authority to do so under the Representation of the People Act. The appeals were filed by officials in the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal, without clear authorization, raising questions about their authority. The issue has sparked opposition calls for a judicial probe and the scrapping of the appeals.
