The BJP criticised the INDIA alliance for writing to Chief Justice Surya Kant over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged the Opposition was spreading misinformation, creating fear about elections, and attempting to undermine democratic institutions.
The Trinamool Congress approached the Calcutta High Court seeking urgent hearing over allegations of coordinated attacks on political workers and opposition party offices. The party claimed attacks on MLAs and MPs, along with incidents of egg pelting. The matter was mentioned before the Acting Chief Justice.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stressed the necessity of accurate electoral rolls for democracy during a training session, amid controversy over Bihar’s voter list revision. Opposition parties are contesting the revision in the Supreme Court, citing concerns of disenfranchisement and lack of transparency, while the Election Commission defends the process as essential for electoral integrity.
