Kolkata, Oct. 28 -- Amid growing confusion and fear surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal today assured that no legitimate voter's name will be deleted from the voters' list.
Addressing reporters after an all-party meeting, Agarwal said the Election Commission is committed to conducting a transparent and error-free revision.
"There is no reason to panic. No valid voter's name will be deleted. If any name is removed by mistake, the person will be notified and given a hearing before any final decision is taken," hesaid.
Referring to reports that an elderly man from Panihati allegedly died by suicide fearing NRC-like consequences, the CEO said, "The...