The Trinamool Congress has launched serious allegations against the Election Commission of India, claiming the constitutional body leaked sensitive information to BJP leaders during West Bengal's voter list revision process.
Forty Lives Lost in Voter List Revision
The TMC made the shocking revelation that at least 40 people have lost their lives in the past month due to stress-related complications arising from the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. Among the deceased are four Booth Level Officers (BLOs) who were directly involved in the revision process.
The party has directly blamed the Election Commission for these fatalities, with senior TMC leaders stating that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has "blood in his hands." The allegations were formally presented to media on November 30, 2025, creating a major political storm in the state.
Information Leakage Claims
According to the TMC's detailed accusations, the Election Commission systematically leaked crucial information about the revision process to BJP leaders, giving them an unfair advantage in the electoral preparation phase. The party claims this represents a serious breach of constitutional duty and undermines the democratic process.
The timing of these allegations is particularly significant as West Bengal prepares for upcoming electoral battles. The TMC has demanded immediate intervention and accountability from the highest levels of government to address what they term as "institutional bias" favoring the ruling party at the center.
Political Fallout and Demands
The ruling party of West Bengal has called for:
- Immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision process
- Independent investigation into the alleged information leaks
- Compensation for families of the deceased BLOs and other victims
- Accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Political observers note that these allegations come at a sensitive time in Indian politics, with opposition parties increasingly raising concerns about the independence of constitutional bodies. The TMC's strong language and specific death toll claims have escalated the political temperature in West Bengal considerably.
The Election Commission has yet to issue an official response to these serious allegations. However, the political discourse in West Bengal has been dominated by this controversy, with both state and national parties closely watching developments.
