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Kolkata Municipal polls on hold as Calcutta HC restrains issuing election notification
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What Happened?
The Calcutta High Court has prohibited the West Bengal State Election Commission from issuing a notification for the Kolkata Municipal Corporation election until a petition regarding ward boundary changes is resolved. The number of wards may increase from 144 to 209.
Key points
- The Calcutta High Court issued the order on November 6.
- Dipu Das, a former CPI(M) councillor, filed the petition against the ward boundary changes.
- The State Election Commission must wait for the single bench's decision before proceeding.
- Das claims the revision process excludes many residents by using electoral rolls instead of actual population data.
Key insights
- The delay in elections could lead to governance issues in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
- If the petition is upheld, it may set a precedent for future ward delimitation processes.
- The controversy highlights concerns about electoral fairness and representation.
Why it matters
The decision affects the timeline for the upcoming municipal elections in Kolkata.
Entities
Calcutta High Court· OrganizationWest Bengal State Election Commission· OrganizationKolkata Municipal Corporation· OrganizationDipu Das· PersonCPI(M)· Organization
Source
India Today
