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Supreme Court rejects West Bengal voter appeal deadline leaving 20 lakh voters in election limbo
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
A deadline was refused, but the appeals stay unresolved
The Supreme Court has rejected setting a deadline for appeals over the exclusion of about 20 lakh voters in West Bengal ahead of state elections. The names were left out because they were not eligible for the Special Intensive Revision roster. With appeals potentially dragging on, critics warn the situation could erode trust in electoral fairness and democratic participation.
- About 20 lakh voters were excluded from the rolls in West Bengal
- Supreme Court declined to fix a deadline for appeal submissions
- Exclusions stem from eligibility under the Special Intensive Revision roster
- Democracy advocates warn of consequences for election legitimacy
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