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Former CEC SY Quraishi Declares 2026 West Bengal Election Invalid Over Alleged EC Irregularities
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🗓 08 Nov 2026, 01:32 PM
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Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi has claimed that the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election lacks legal validity, citing suspicious actions by the Election Commission.
Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi publicly asserted that the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election is not legally valid. He alleged that the Election Commission engaged in questionable moves that compromise the election’s legitimacy.
Quraishi, who served as the chief election official until 2022, did not detail the specific actions he deems suspicious, but his statement raises concerns about procedural integrity ahead of the scheduled polls.
The Election Commission has not issued an official response to Quraishi’s allegations as of now. Observers note that such claims from a former senior election officer could intensify scrutiny of the electoral process in the state.
West Bengal, a politically pivotal state, is set to hold its assembly elections later this year. The controversy may influence voter confidence and the strategies of competing parties, pending any further clarification from the commission.
Quraishi, who served as the chief election official until 2022, did not detail the specific actions he deems suspicious, but his statement raises concerns about procedural integrity ahead of the scheduled polls.
The Election Commission has not issued an official response to Quraishi’s allegations as of now. Observers note that such claims from a former senior election officer could intensify scrutiny of the electoral process in the state.
West Bengal, a politically pivotal state, is set to hold its assembly elections later this year. The controversy may influence voter confidence and the strategies of competing parties, pending any further clarification from the commission.