In a surprising turn of events, election officials in West Bengal find themselves on the receiving end of hearing summons. Assistant electoral registration officers and electoral registration officers, who typically issue summons for Special Intensive Revision hearings, are now facing similar notices.
Officials Under Scrutiny
These officials usually serve as block development officers during election periods. Their primary responsibility involves conducting Special Intensive Revision hearings across the state. However, recent developments have put several of these officers under direct scrutiny.
Jhargram District Cases
Three assistant electoral registration officers from Jhargram and East Midnapore districts have received official summons. In Jhargram district, two block development officers face hearings over apparent discrepancies in their personal records.
Abhishek Ghosh, the Sankrail block development officer, must appear for a Special Intensive Revision hearing. The Domjur block development officer's office will conduct this hearing on January 27. The notice cites a potential mismatch in his father's name as the reason for the summons.
Suman Ghosh, who serves as the Binpur-2 block development officer, has also received a similar summons. Both officials now must address these administrative issues personally.
East Midnapore Development
Sheikh Wasim Reza faces a comparable situation in East Midnapore district. As the block development officer and assistant electoral registration officer for Naikuri block in Tamluk, he received his Special Intensive Revision notice on Sunday.
The summons specifically mentions a name mismatch issue that requires clarification. This development adds to the growing number of election officials who must now respond to administrative queries about their own documentation.
Broader Implications
This situation highlights the rigorous verification processes currently underway in West Bengal's electoral system. Officials who normally enforce compliance now find themselves subject to the same scrutiny they administer to others.
The Special Intensive Revision process appears to be examining records with particular thoroughness. Even those responsible for conducting hearings must ensure their personal information meets all required standards.
These developments occur as West Bengal continues to strengthen its electoral integrity measures. The state maintains strict protocols for voter registration and verification, applying them consistently across all levels of the electoral administration.
