Big decision of Supreme Court, crisis looms over 34 lakh voters of Bengal, now they will not be able to vote?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the election excitement in West Bengal, a news coming from the legal circles has created a political stir. In fact, the Supreme Court has made its stand clear on the ongoing controversy regarding the state’s supplementary voter list. This decision of the court is likely to have a direct impact on those 34 lakh people who were waiting for their turn.

What is the whole controversy of supplementary list?

There are a large number of people in West Bengal who had applied to include their names in the voter list. These names were to be included in the ‘Supplementary List’. But due to the complexity of the rules and the time limit, the matter reached the highest court of the country. The petitioners argued that these millions of people should get the right to be a part of the democratic process, whereas the Election Commission had its own arguments.

Why did the court ban?

Considering the seriousness of the matter, the Supreme Court made it clear that allowing new lists in this manner after the election process has started and the stipulated time limit has passed, can hinder the electoral process. The court considered the technical aspects and the guidelines of the Election Commission to be paramount. After this decision, now it seems almost impossible for those 34 lakh names to get the right to vote in the current elections.

There was a stir in the political circles

As soon as this decision came, a phase of allegations and counter-allegations has started in Bengal politics. On one hand, the ruling party is calling it a violation of voters’ rights, while on the other hand, the opposition is considering it as a necessary step for fair elections. Experts say that voter turnout on such a large scale can completely spoil the electoral equation of many seats.

Now what will be the future of these voters?

Although these 34 lakh people may hardly be able to exercise their franchise this time, they still have options for future elections. The Election Commission has clarified that the process of registration is a continuous process, but it is mandatory to adhere to the cut-off date for the current election. In such a situation, these citizens will now have to wait for the next election cycle.