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CPIM Accuses Returning Officer of Forcibly Removing Candidates
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:36 AM
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has filed a complaint alleging that the Returning Officer forcibly withdrew several candidates from the electoral roll, demanding action against the official.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) has lodged a formal complaint against the Returning Officer (RO) in a recent electoral dispute. The party alleges that the RO forcibly withdrew a number of candidates from the electoral roll, a move it claims undermines the fairness of the election process. CPIM demands that the Election Commission investigate the incident and take appropriate action against the RO.
The complaint, submitted to the Election Commission of India, cites evidence that the RO’s actions were not in line with established procedures for candidate verification. CPIM argues that the forced withdrawals could disenfranchise voters and skew the electoral outcome.
The Election Commission has yet to respond publicly to the allegations. CPIM has called for a transparent inquiry to ensure that all candidates are treated equally and that the integrity of the electoral process is maintained.
The complaint, submitted to the Election Commission of India, cites evidence that the RO’s actions were not in line with established procedures for candidate verification. CPIM argues that the forced withdrawals could disenfranchise voters and skew the electoral outcome.
The Election Commission has yet to respond publicly to the allegations. CPIM has called for a transparent inquiry to ensure that all candidates are treated equally and that the integrity of the electoral process is maintained.