BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said Kolkatas toxic air is no longer an allegation but is now officially documented in government records.

Mamata Banerjee will lead a Trinamool Congress delegation to Delhi on Monday. They will meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The meeting concerns the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise. Banerjee has criticised the exercise, calling it an attempt to implement NRC through the backdoor.

During the address, the Chief Minister also spoke about development initiatives in Singur, highlighting the inauguration of multiple projects and alleging a lack of cooperation from the Central government

NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called for a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the death of NCP leader Ajit Pawar in a plane crash, alleging that all other agencies have been completely compromised, with several opposition leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge backing her demand. Speaking in Kolkata, Banerjee stressed that []

The BJP, a party with pan-India appeal, finds itself at a critical juncture as it seeks to wrest Bengal from the redoubtable Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Mamata Banerjee has demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the death of Ajit Pawar, alleging that all other agencies have been completely compromised

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will meet the Chief Election Commissioner in Delhi regarding concerns over special intensive revision processes. This follows her public rally in Singur, where she criticized PM Modi for not initiating industrial projects and pledged to develop both agriculture and industry in the region, promising employment opportunities.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a public meeting at Singur nine days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting at Singur

Singur: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared she would take her fight against the ongoing SIR exercise to Delhi sooner rather than later, after a last-minute rescheduling of her travel plans to the national capital on Wednesday. Banerjees statement came barely hours ahead of TMC sources claiming that a party delegation, headed by its Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

CM Mamata Banerjee raised doubts over the plane crash and demanded a high-level investigation under the monitoring of the Supreme Court.

The BJP has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks on Ajit Pawar's death in a plane crash, accusing her of petty politics and losing humanity. Banerjee had demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe, alleging compromised agencies, while NCP leaders stated the crash was an accident and shouldn't be politicized.

CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that all other agencies have been compromised and that only a probe under the apex court would be credible

Mamata Banerjee asked for SC-monitored probe for Ajit Pawar's accident alleging that all other agencies have been completely compromised.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged a political conspiracy behind the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar in a plane crash. She demanded a Supreme Court-supervised probe, citing reports that Pawar was planning to rejoin his uncle Sharad Pawar's party. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized Banerjee's statement as petty during a time of mourning.

Ajit Pawar, 66, and four other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Maharashtras Pune district on Wednesday morning.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed sorrow over the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. She called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the accident. Banerjee stated her trust lies solely with the Supreme Court. The chartered aircraft carrying Pawar crashed during a landing attempt. Pawar was a prominent political figure in Maharashtra.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to visit New Delhi to discuss alleged harassment during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise with MPs and Opposition leaders. This visit has led to the postponement of the state's interim budget, now scheduled for February 5, with the assembly session commencing on February 3.

Mr. Yadav met Mamata Banerjee at the State Secretariat Nabanna amid a charged political atmosphere in the poll-bound State over the controversial SIR exercise, and lauded her for courage in countering the BJPs onslaughts

We will extend full support to Mamata Banerjee in her fight to save democracy : Akhilesh Yadav

Kolkata, Jan 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to travel to New Delhi next week amid TMCs protest over the ongoing SIR exercise, a development that has also led to the postponement of the tabling of the states interim budget to February 5, party and assembly sources said. The schedule for the interim budget session of the 294-member West Bengal Legislative Assembly, which is due to go to the polls in about three months, has been officially [] The post Mamata likely to visi

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav is meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. The meeting occurs during a Special Intensive Revision process and ahead of assembly polls. Yadav expressed confidence in Banerjee's success against the BJP in Bengal. Banerjee plans to take the SIR issue to New Delhi next week.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to visit Delhi in February to register a major protest against the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.

A political storm has erupted in West Bengal after a BJP leader allegedly called Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a witch and advocated for her eheading. The TMC condemned the remarks, sharing a video and accusing the BJP of encouraging violence and misogyny, citing Prime Minister Modi's past comments.

The Trinamool Congress has strongly condemned BJP leader Sanjay Das for his derogatory remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, including calling her a witch and advocating for her beheading. The TMC accused the BJP of normalizing misogyny, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's past remarks and the act of handing a sword to another BJP leader during the event.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been accusing the ECI of holding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal in undue haste

The alleged derogatory remarks have drawn a sharp response, with the TMC saying it is a public call for murder against a democratically elected woman Chief Minister.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee fiercely criticized the Election Commission on National Voters' Day, calling it a ragic farce and accusing it of destroying democracy on BJP's behalf. She alleged the EC is harassing citizens, particularly vulnerable groups, by demanding physical appearances for verification, leading to distress and deaths.

As the political temperature in West Bengal rises ahead of the Assembly polls, the ruling Trinamool Congress has slammed the main opposition BJP over a video of a BJP leader's crass remarks for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Election Commissions celebration of National Voters Day, calling it a tragic farce. She accused the poll panel of acting on behalf of the BJP, bulldozing the opposition and weakening Indian democracy.

The TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee said the work relating to SIR will have to be done by party workers during the day and in the evening, a film highlighting the achievements of Mamata Banerjees government will be screened

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged a conspiracy behind the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls, claiming that nearly two crore names could be deleted from the states voter list. Speaking at a programme marking Netaji Subhash Chandra Boses birth anniversary in Kolkata, she said 58 lakh names had already been removed and 1.38 crore flagged under logical discrepancies out of a total 7.66 crore voters.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asks why FIRs should not be registered against Election Commission for the deaths; she says attempts are being made to alter history

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday, January 23, claimed that three to four people are dying by suicide everyday in the state, due to anxiety over the ongoing SIR exercise. Banerjee, addressing a programme at Red Road here on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, asserted that the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP and the central government of insulting the national icons like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, and BR Ambedkar.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that three to four people are dying by suicide daily in the state. This is attributed to anxiety surrounding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Banerjee asserted that the Election Commission and the central government must take responsibility for these deaths.

Kolkata, Jan 23: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed that three to four people are dying by suicide everyday in the state due to anxiety over the ongoing SIR exercise. Banerjee, addressing a programme at Red Road here on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, asserted that the Election Commission and the central government must take responsibility for the deaths. More than 110 people have already died; everyday three to four people are [] The post

Kolkata, Jan 23 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, and urged the central government to declassify all remaining documents related to the legendary freedom fighter. Banerjee, in a post on X, also said that even after decades, the mystery surrounding his disappearance remains unsolved. On the birth anniversary of Deshnayak Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I offer my heartfelt respect and salutations to him, she said.

Manirul Islam, threatening the Election Commission, is not his first brush with controversy, as the Farakka MLA was accused of leading a mob to the Block Development Office (BDO) in his constituency and ransacking the space, leaving officials injured. After the incident, BJP MLA Gouri Sankar attacked Mamata Banerjee for instigating her party cadres across the state to commit riots and violence.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has directed district magistrates to prevent voter inconvenience during electoral roll revisions, emphasizing adherence to Supreme Court orders. She stressed accepting all valid documents and making alternative arrangements for hearings. The Chief Minister also highlighted that state development programs must not be disrupted during this process.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asked district magistrates to strictly adhere to the Supreme Courts instructions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stressing that people must not be harassed in the name of logical discrepancies. Banerjee unexpectedly joined a meeting, which was being chaired by Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on What

According to a senior official at the Lok Bhavan, two Army generals from Fort William, the command headquarters, met Governor Bose last week and submitted a communication, which reportedly objected to Bengal CM Mamata Banerjees claims

The Indian Army's Eastern Command has approached West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose regarding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's accusation that a senior army officer at Fort William was working for the BJP. Army generals met the Governor, submitting a communication objecting to the claims, prompting Bose to inform central authorities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Singur, West Bengal, urged voters to end the 15-year mega-jungleraj of the Mamata Banerjee government. He launched development projects worth over Rs 830 crore and flagged off three Amrit Bharat trains. Modi accused the state government of obstructing central schemes and highlighted West Bengal's potential for development.

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee on Sunday slammed the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of creating situations to stop the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, after violence erupted during the protests over the lynching of a migrant worker from West Bengal in Jharkhand.

Days after she set the cat among the pigeons by walking out with documents during Enforcement Directorate raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC, Mamata Banerjee has urged the Chief Justice to protect people from being argeted by agencies.

Ahead of West Bengal assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a strong appeal for a political shift in West Bengal, pitching from a high pedestal in Malda for the change for the eastern state. He gave the slogan of Paltano darkar, chai BJP sarkar, to assert change in Bengal.

Mr. Patra alleged that Ms. Banerjee is trying to stop the Special Intensive Review of the electoral rolls in West Bengal in an unconstitutional manner

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Malda, West Bengal, advocating for asli poribortan and criticizing the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress. He highlighted BJP's recent poll victories in Bihar, Odisha, and Assam, stating these states have been freed from divisive politics. Modi expressed confidence in Bengal's urge for real change to achieve a developed India by 2047.

West Bengal opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday filed a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Alipore over allegedly linking him and union minister Amit Shah to a coal scam.

This is the third temple inaugurated by the Chief Minister; BJP says Mamata Banerjee is trying to influence Hindu voters

West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday filed a defamation suit against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, seeking Rs 100 crore in damages for allegedly linking him to a coal scam.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced the construction of the world's tallest idol of the Mahakal avatar of Lord Shiva at the temple complex at Matigara in the north Bengal city of Siliguri.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a major project to build the world's tallest Mahakal avatar of Lord Shiva idol in Siliguri. The 216-foot structure will be part of the Mahakal Mahatirtha Complex. This initiative aims to significantly boost religious tourism in north Bengal.

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 16: Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday accused poll-bound West Bengals Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of protecting criminals and anarchists, and claimed that she is close to bidding farewell to her political career. His remarks came days after the Enforcement Directorates officials faced obstructions during raids at the office of political consultancy firm I-PAC and the residence of its chief in West Bengal in connection with a coal smuggling case. The federal p

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday, January 17 alleged that migrant workers were being tortured for speaking Bengali in BJP-ruled states. Banerjee, who headed for north Bengal to attend administrative programmes, accused the BJP of planning to incite riots in the state, as the party realised that it would not be able Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

Kolkata, Jan 16: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged that migrant labourers were being tortured for speaking Bengali in BJP-ruled states. Banerjee, who headed for north Bengal to attend administrative programmes, accused the BJP of planning to incite riots in the state, as the party realised that it would not be able to win the 2026 assembly elections. Referring to a protest in Murshidabads Beldanga over attacks on migrant workers outside West Bengal, she said the anger

The Supreme Court has taken up a serious matter concerning the Enforcement Directorate's recent searches. Notices have been issued to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and DGP Rajeev Kumar. The court expressed displeasure over disruptions in the Calcutta High Court. It has also stayed FIRs registered against ED officers by West Bengal Police.

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Thursday, January 15, refused permission to the BJP to hold a demonstration in front of West Bengal state secretariat Nabanna, which houses the office of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while permitting it to hold the sit-in at a nearby bus stand. The demonstration, to be led by Leader of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can

The Trinamool Congress launched a documentary highlighting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's welfare schemes. The film, 'Lokkhi Elo Ghore', depicts how these programs transform lives, particularly for women in rural Bengal. It aims to connect with voters by showcasing the impact of initiatives like Lakshmir Bhandar and Kanyashree.

The Supreme Court has termed very serious allegations of obstruction by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government against ED raids at I-PAC premises. The top court stayed an FIR against ED officials and issued notices to Banerjee and state officials, highlighting potential lawlessness if central agencies are hindered in probing economic offenses.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday, January 15, described the Enforcement Directorates (ED) allegation that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee caused obstruction in its probe as very serious and agreed to examine whether a states law-enforcing agencies can interfere with any central agencys investigation into any serious offence. The top court stayed the FIR filed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Teleg

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee told Supreme Cour that she went to the I-PAC premises on January 8 after receiving information that certain unauthorised persons had entered into the office of Pratik Jain, who had been entrusted with TMC's election work

Mamata Banerjee informed the Supreme Court about her visit to I-PAC premises. She stated she went as TMC chairman after unauthorized individuals entered. The Enforcement Directorate alleged obstruction during their raids. The Supreme Court is examining state agency interference with central investigations. The FIR against ED officials was stayed.

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, State Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar, and other officials on petitions filed by the Enforcement Directorate alleging interference by the state in a money laundering probe related to political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). The Bench of Justice [] The post Supreme Court pulls up West Bengal over interference in I-PAC money laundering probe appeared first on India Legal

The Supreme Court described the ED's allegation that CM Mamata Banerjee caused obstruction in its probe as very serious and agreed to examine whether a state's law-enforcing agencies can interfere with any central agency's investigation into any serious offence

New Delhi: In a major setback to the Mamata Banerjee government and the Kolkata Police, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the FIRs registered against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers in connection with searches linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC. A bench of Justice Prashant Mishra and Justice Vipul Pancholi also sought responses from the Ministry [] The post Supreme Court jolt to Mamata Banerjee in ED raid case, FIR stayed appeared first on Northlines .

New Delhi, Jan 15: The Supreme Court on Thursday described the EDs allegation that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee caused obstruction in its probe as very serious and agreed to examine whether a states law-enforcing agencies can interfere with any central agencys investigation into any serious offence. The top court stayed the FIR filed in West Bengal against ED officials who raided the I-PAC office and the residence of its director, Pratik Jain, on January 8 and directed the state police [] The

Supreme Court Jolt To Mamata Banerjee In Probe Agency ED Raid Case, FIR Stayed

The Supreme Court has taken a serious view of allegations that the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee obstructed the Enforcement Directorate's raids. The court will examine the matter. This follows chaos at the Calcutta High Court during a hearing on the raids. The ED claims a shocking pattern of interference.

The Supreme Court today said it is very much disturbed by the chaos in the Calcutta High Court during the hearing related to the ongoing face-off between the Enforcement Directorate and the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress.

The ED told the Supreme Court that there is no democracy in West Bengal, only mob rule, as it accused Mamata Banerjee of obstructing I-PAC raids.

In its application, the ED alleged that West Bengal DGP sat on a protest with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee against the agency's raids at the I-PAC office last week.

In a post on X, the Leader of the Opposition claimed that the deadline given to Mamata Banerjee to respond to a defamation notice served by him had expired

The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the Enforcement Directorate. The ED alleges interference by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This interference reportedly occurred during a probe and search at the I-PAC office. The ED claims records were illegally seized. The Calcutta High Court has disposed of a related petition.

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, January 14, described as massive embarrassment for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee the Calcutta High Court decision to dispose of TMCs petition praying for protection of its data that may have been seized by the ED from I-PAC director Pratik Jains office and home during Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha

The aggressive approach adopted by the BJP has compelled Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee to revisit their political strategy ahead of Bengal elections.

The ED has arraigned the State of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, the States Director General of Police, the Kolkata Police Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner of Police South Kolkata along with the CBI

The Mamata Banerjee-led party had sought preservation of political confidential data which it alleged was seized by the probe agency.

West Bengal's interim budget is approaching. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has a key opportunity to offer voter sops. This budget will outline proposed expenditures and flagship announcements. Expectations are high for new benefits. The budget session follows electoral roll revisions. The Union Budget will also be watched for central government signals. The interim budget is a crucial pre-election political statement.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees lawyer Kalyan Banerjee objected to the ED's plea for adjournment. The CM has been made a party by the central probe agency in its petition before the High Court.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticizes West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly supporting illegal Bangladeshis. Banerjee, in turn, accuses the Election Commission of India of deleting voter names using artificial intelligence at the behest of the BJP. She also holds the BJP responsible for deaths during voter list revision.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of unilaterally deleting 54 lakh names from draft electoral rolls, alleging a BJP-EC nexus. She claimed genuine voters, including women who changed surnames, were removed without notice, possibly using AI tools. Banerjee further alleged plans to remove another crore names and accused the EC of restricting booth-level agents.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of deleting 54 lakh names from draft voter lists. She claims this was done unilaterally using AI tools devised by the BJP. Banerjee alleges genuine voters were removed without proper notification.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and underlined the importance of close CentreState coordination.

On January 8, West Bengal Chief Secretary and Kolkata Police Commissioner were present during the raids along with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to CEC Gyanesh Kumar again on Monday, claiming that AI-driven digitisation errors in the 2002 electoral rolls were causing widespread hardship to genuine voters during the SIR exercise in the state.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Chief Election Commissioner regarding issues in the special intensive revision of voter lists. She highlighted errors in voter particulars due to AI tool usage and the non-issuance of acknowledgement receipts. Banerjee seeks the CEC's intervention to address citizen harassment and protect democratic rights during the ongoing process.

I-PAC is not just Indias largest political consultancy company. It is the Trinamul Congresss data and strategy backbone and backroom; it has, according to Mamata Banerjee, sensitive and confidential information on her partys organisation, potential candidates for the forthcoming election

This is Mamata Banerjee's fifth letter to the Chief Election Commissioner since the beginning of the electoral roll revision exercise in West Bengal.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in a petition in the Supreme Court, flagged the wrongful restriction of its officers during raids at the I-PAC office in Kolkata.

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court. It seeks an FIR against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the DGP, and the Kolkata Police Commissioner. The agency alleges obstruction and evidence tampering in a money laundering case. This involves a probe into the political consultancy firm I-PAC. The ED claims its officers were threatened and evidence was seized.

It's natural for them to have stomach aches because they want to come back to power on the strength of infiltrators' votes. A country can't elect its government with the help of infiltrators. This is like poison and cancer. The treatment for this cancer is certain and will be done, Mishra told ANI.

NEW DELHI, Jan 11: The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court alleging interference and obstruction by the West Bengal government, including by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in its probe and search operation at the I-PAC office and premises of its director Pratik Jain in connection with the coal pilferage scam. The West Bengal Government has also filed a caveat in the top court seeking that no order should be passed without hearing it in connection with Enforcement Directora

The West Bengal government has also filed a caveat in the top court seeking that no order should be passed without hearing it in connection with Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids against political consultancy firm I-PAC.

The Election Commission has appointed four additional special roll observers for West Bengal's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to enhance oversight. This move aims to ensure transparency and accuracy, though the revision has faced criticism from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over alleged deaths and undue pressure on citizens.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday reacted to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) office and matters involving West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader is not troubled by the ED but by a purported CD that could potentially end her political career.

Mamata Banerjee said ordinary voters were being subjected to coercive hearings over minor issues such as spelling errors or small age discrepancies.