CPI(M) Protests Assam Poll Directive Threatening Voter Secrecy

The CPI(M) Assam unit submitted a memorandum to the State Election Commission opposing a new polling directive. They raised concerns over voters being asked to sign or thumbprint counterfoils with their serial numbers, claiming it breaches ballot secrecy. The party demanded immediate withdrawal, warning it could allow votes to be traced and misused, undermining free and fair elections.