Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, warning that Dalits, minorities, women and migrant workers could lose voting rights. He directed Congress leaders to closely monitor the process across constituencies
The NIA arrested 15 people in connection with road blockades and the alleged detention of judicial officers during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The incidents in Malda district had triggered political controversy ahead of the Assembly elections
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warned that if the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls affects the West Bengal Assembly election outcome, it could create a dangerous precedent. He also criticised exit polls and commented on rising prices and unemployment issues
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of threatening state officials during a meeting on poll preparedness. She also criticised the ongoing SIR exercise, alleging it was being used to deprive people of voting rights
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that large-scale deletions from post-SIR electoral rolls were aimed at dividing Bengal and targeting Bengali-speaking voters. She continued her dharna in Kolkata, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of conspiring to disenfranchise voters
