EC Clears Air: Amartya Sen Not Needed for Voter List Hearing Over Spelling Error

• Election Commission (EC) clarified Nobel laureate Amartya Sen is not required to attend SIR hearing for voter list spelling error.
• Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have authority to correct minor errors administratively at the local level.
• TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claimed Sen received a notice, but Sen's family denied receiving any.
• EC emphasized minor errors don't affect voter rights and instructed officials to avoid public disputes.
• Emergency meeting with Chief Electoral Officers of all states/UTs scheduled for Jan 8 in New Delhi to discuss SIR process and poll preparedness.

Why It Matters: EC clarifies Amartya Sen's voter list error will be handled administratively, not requiring his presence.