86-year-old ex-army personnel falsely declared 'dead' on Silchar voters' list

86-year-old Niresh Ranjan Bhattacharjee, a retired Indian Army veteran, was left dismayed when he attempted to cast his vote in the Lok Sabha elections but found his name marked as 'expired' in the voter list.

Despite his efforts, officials at the voting center informed him that his name had been deleted from the list based on reports compiled by the former Booth Level Officer (BLO). Bhattacharjee, who had served in two Indo-Pak wars, sought clarification from the presiding officer but was only provided with a written response citing his name's deletion from the list.

The incident highlights systemic issues in voter registration and updating processes, leaving a decorated war veteran unable to exercise his fundamental right to vote. Despite Bhattacharjee's insistence and military service, bureaucratic procedures prevailed, denying him the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.

 The exchange between Bhattacharjee and the election officials underscores the frustration and confusion experienced by individuals encountering discrepancies in voter lists, raising questions about the efficacy and fairness of electoral administration.