In a startling turn of events, Osman Gani, the former Secretary of the West Bengal State Election Commission and a former National Election Commission observer, has discovered his name missing from the supplementary voter list. Gani, a long-time resident of the Ballygunge constituency, found that while his wife and daughter remain on the list, he has been excluded citing ‘logical discrepancy.’

Violation of Natural Justice: The veteran ex-WBCS officer expressed deep anguish over the lack of transparency. “I am an Indian citizen by birth and have overseen elections in states like Rajasthan. How can my name be struck off without any notice or hearing?” Gani questioned. Despite reaching out to the District Election Officer (South), he received no satisfactory explanation.

Legal Battle Ahead: With the state witnessing a massive 45% deletion rate in recent lists, Gani’s case highlights the growing concerns over voter exclusion. He is now preparing to move the Appellate Tribunal with crucial documents, including his Appointment Letter and Pension Payment Order (PPO), to reclaim his democratic right.