The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as 'quiet' amendments by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the rules regarding Booth-Level Agents (BLA). TMC argues this change occurred during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise in West Bengal.

According to the TMC, the ECI's updated guideline allows the appointment of BLAs from any registered elector within the same Assembly Constituency if a BLA is unavailable from the same part of the electoral roll. This has prompted the party to question the motives behind the amendment, especially since Booth Level Officers must be sourced from local booths or polling stations.

The TMC alleges this alteration aids the BJP, claiming the ruling party faces difficulties in finding local agents. They f

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