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The Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to eight Block Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal. These notices were issued because the BLOs allegedly failed to conduct door-to-door enumeration during the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Instead of visiting households, they are accused of distributing voter enumeration forms from tea stalls and local clubs.

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Election Commission Issues Notices to West Bengal BLOs for Alleged Enumeration Violations

KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL – The Election Commission (EC) has taken action against eight Block Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal for alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The EC issued show-cause notices to the BLOs on Sunday, accusing them of distributing voter enumeration forms from locations such as tea stalls and local clubs instead of conducting mandatory door-to-door visits.

The notices allege that the BLOs deviated from the prescribed protocol for the SIR, which requires officers to personally visit households to verify voter information and facilitate new registrations. The EC is investigating whether the BLOs’ actions compromised the integrity of the electoral roll update.

“Door-to-door enumeration is a critical component of ensuring a fair and accurate electoral roll,” stated a source within the Election Commission. “Any deviation from this process is taken extremely seriously.”

The BLOs are required to respond to the show-cause notices and explain their actions. The EC will then determine the appropriate course of action, which could include disciplinary measures if the allegations are substantiated. The incident highlights the EC’s commitment to maintaining the transparency and accuracy of the electoral process in West Bengal ahead of future elections.

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