Suvendu Adhikari raised explosive allegations of data leaks on May 4, 2023, threatening the integrity of the upcoming West Bengal assembly election results.
He claimed that confidential information about counting officials leaked via WhatsApp just hours before vote counting began.
Adhikari shared WhatsApp chats and spreadsheets as evidence of these leaks. He accused officials of disclosing their election duty details to departmental associations.
The leaked information reportedly included officials’ designations and duty locations. This raises serious concerns about the security and transparency of the electoral process.
Adhikari called for immediate intervention from the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer. He demanded a thorough investigation into the organizations collecting this sensitive information.
He stated, “It has come to my notice that several Officers assigned for Counting Day duties are reportedly disclosing their specific duty details, locations, and designations to their respective departmental organizations and associations.”
Adhikari emphasized that this incident is extremely serious and urged for swift action. He warned that ensuring the integrity of the counting process is crucial before declaring election results.
The allegations surfaced just hours before results were set to be announced, adding urgency to his claims. Observers are now closely watching how the Election Commission will respond to these serious accusations.
