The Economic Times

EC tells West Bengal authorities to quickly clear objections, claims filed under Form 7 of SIR exercise

The Election Commission has directed West Bengal authorities to expedite the processing of Form 7 objections related to voter list revisions. This directive follows reports of alleged record burning and concerns over the misuse of Form 7 by political parties for electoral gains. The commission emphasized strict adherence to statutory frameworks and timelines for resolving all claims and objections.