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TMC demands restoration of elected government following SC's SIR observations
The Trinamool Congress has called for reinstating the previous elected government in West Bengal after the Supreme Court made observations during hearings on the Election Commission's voter scrutiny methods. The court noted it has yet to adjudicate the legality of the ECI's use of the 'logical discrepancy' category in voter verification.
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Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has demanded the restoration of the previously elected government in West Bengal, citing observations made by the Supreme Court during proceedings related to electoral practices. The demand follows court hearings examining the Election Commission of India's methodology in scrutinising voter details.
During the proceedings, the Supreme Court indicated that it has not yet made a determination on the legality of the ECI's employment of the 'logical discrepancy' category as a tool for voter verification. This category has been a point of contention, with concerns raised about its application in the electoral process.
The Trinamool Congress has interpreted the court's observations as grounds for questioning the validity of the current electoral outcomes in the state. The party argues that the questioned voter scrutiny methods may have impacted the electoral process and the legitimacy of results.
The Supreme Court's reserved position on the legality of the ECI's practices suggests that substantive adjudication on this matter remains pending. The court's reluctance to endorse the methodology has provided ammunition to opposition parties seeking to challenge electoral outcomes in Bengal.