Supreme Court Commends Peaceful Voting and High Turnout in West Bengal Elections

The Supreme Court expressed satisfaction over the record 91.78% voter turnout and the lack of violence during the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections.

The Bench remarked that such high participation strengthens India's democratic setup. The Court was hearing petitions regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

While celebrating the peaceful polls, the bench noted with concern that appellate tribunals have disposed of only 136 out of 27 lakh filed voter appeals.

The Court granted liberty to approach the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to expedite these hearings, ensuring urgent attention for those whose names were excluded.