A PIL before the Supreme Court seeks constituency-wise disclosure of voter exclusions and electoral roll changes during West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision, alleging transparency concerns and potential impact on voter participation ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, despite the Court upholding the Election Commission’s revision powers.
On Friday (19th April), CJI Chandrachud expressed pride in casting his first vote, stressing responsible voting. He emphasized the symbolic significance of the ink mark, symbolizing fulfillment of citizenship duties. He urged citizens not to miss the chance to vote responsibly, encouraging pride in participating in the democratic process and reminding them of the upcoming elections.
