Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar shown black flags, faces ‘go back’ slogans in Kolkata
Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India, and his team were met with protests while visiting Kolkata for a two-day assessment of the state's election preparedness. Kumar sought blessings at the Kalighat temple, but faced "go back" slogans from protestors who did not identify themselves with any political party. Former BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress for using intimidation tactics against the ECI. The team is meeting with central forces and state law enforcement officials to assess the situation on the ground.
10 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court established special tribunals to hear appeals from voters excluded during the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision process.
15 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Trinamool Congress will leverage Bengali sub-nationalism and the Matua community's anxieties to solidify its position as the defender of Bengali identity and electoral inclusion.
— The Hindu
The BJP leader Madhav argues that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a transparent process aimed at reconciling voter lists, despite opposition party concerns.
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