Earlier draft and final lists had already removed over 63 lakh names from electoral rolls. Judicial scrutiny added another 27 lakh deletions. North 24 Parganas recorded second highest removals, while elections will be held on 23rd and 29th April. Results on 4th May.
The High Court said that the petitioners could not establish that the ECI's orders were used in an arbitrary manner and resulted in an injury to a public interest.
The report examines the electoral rolls crisis unfolding in West Bengal in the backdrop of the Election Commission of India's nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
The Trump administration will suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, starting January 21. The move aims to prevent new arrivals from becoming a "public charge." While permanent residency applications are paused indefinitely, temporary tourist and student visas remain unaffected.