22 lakh of 27 lakh deleted West Bengal voters file appeals: Election Commission

The Election Commission revealed that 22 lakh out of 27 lakh voters deleted from West Bengal's electoral rolls have filed appeals against their removal.

The development comes as the state faces scrutiny over the voter deletion process. The large number of appeals suggests significant concerns about the criteria and procedures used in removing voters from the rolls.

The Election Commission's statement underscores ongoing efforts by affected voters to restore their voting rights through the appeal mechanism.