Wed Dec 31 14:38:04 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten news article:

Summary:

The article reports that Kanti Ganguly, a former West Bengal Minister from the Left Front, has been summoned by the Election Commission for a hearing related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of electoral rolls. Mr. Ganguly, 82, is surprised by the notice, as he has been voting for decades and believes he submitted all necessary documents. He will appear before the commission and has already detailed his political history in his response. The Election Commission is also conducting hearings at the residences of voters over 85 years of age or who are seriously ill.

News Article:

Former West Bengal Minister Summoned for Election Roll Hearing

Kolkata, December 31, 2025 – Kanti Ganguly, a prominent former Minister from West Bengal’s Left Front government, has been called to a hearing by the Election Commission regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Mr. Ganguly, 82, confirmed to PTI today that he received a notice to appear before poll officials on January 2nd. The veteran politician expressed his surprise at the summons, stating that he has been a registered voter for many years and submitted all required documentation.

“I am quite surprised to receive a notice asking me to appear for a hearing on January 2. I do not know the reason. My name is on the 2002 draft list. I have been casting my vote for several decades.” Ganguly said.

In his written response to the commission, Mr. Ganguly outlined his extensive political career, including his time as an MLA, Minister, councillor, and borough committee chairman. He questioned the rationale behind the notice, given his documented status and submission of the required enumeration form.

Despite being out of power for nearly 15 years, Mr. Ganguly remains active at the grassroots level.

The Election Commission has also announced that it will conduct hearings at the residences of voters aged 85 or older, or those with serious illnesses, as part of the SIR process. This ensures accessibility and inclusivity in the revision exercise.

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