SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 12    C

Politics News

The Times of India News

Politics / The Times of India

details

Election Commission warns of action if 85+ WB voters called for SIR hearings

Strict action awaits Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and their supervisors if elderly, sick, or disabled voters are summoned for hearings. Despite prior instructions, reports indicate these vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women, were still asked to appear. The Election Commission now mandates home verification for such electors, aiming to prevent distress and uphold its image.

2 Jan 2026 3:51 am