Commission Demands Report After Stroke-Affected Voter Forced to Attend Hearing in Siliguri

• A voter suffering from two brain strokes and partial paralysis was compelled to attend a SIR hearing in Naxalbari, Siliguri.
• Despite family complaints and informing the Booth Level Officer (BLO), the frail woman had to travel 6 km, facing extreme hardship.
• News18 Bangla's report prompted the Election Commission to urgently summon a report from the Darjeeling District Magistrate and District Election Officer.
• The Commission is investigating the BLO's role and why the ill voter was brought to the center, with potential disciplinary action against the BLO.
• The Chief Electoral Officer has also discussed the matter with the district administration, awaiting a swift report.

Why It Matters: Election Commission demands answers after a stroke-affected voter was forced to attend a hearing.