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Indian pacer Mohammed Shami appeared for his SIR hearing in Kolkata after earlier missing it due to cricket commitments. With his voter form under scrutiny, Shami praised the smooth process but what discrepancies in his record prompted the summons?
India fast bowler Mohammed Shami appeared before poll officials in Kolkata today
Kolkata: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami appeared before poll officials in Kolkata on Tuesday for his scheduled hearing under the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal, officials confirmed. The hearing took place at a school in south Kolkata’s Bikramgarh area, where Shami submitted the necessary documents and clarified discrepancies in his voter enumeration form.
A senior official from the office of the State Chief Electoral Officer explained that Shami’s voter form had inconsistencies in certain sections, prompting the summons. Both Shami and his brother Mohammed Kaif, also a registered voter in Kolkata, had received notices from the Election Commission to appear for the hearing.
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Shami, originally from Uttar Pradesh, has been residing in Kolkata for several years due to his cricketing commitments. He is registered as a voter in Ward Number 93 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, which comes under the Rashbehari Assembly constituency.
The cricketer had missed the earlier hearing because he was playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Bengal in Rajkot. “A new date was issued as Shami could not attend the earlier hearing due to his cricketing schedule,” said the poll official.
Shami moved to Kolkata at a young age on the advice of his coach and later came under the guidance of former Bengal Ranji captain and coach Sambaran Bandyopadhyay. He progressed through the ranks and earned a place in the Bengal Under-22 team before establishing himself in domestic and international cricket.
After completing the hearing, Shami appeared satisfied with the process and appreciated the officials for their smooth handling. “There was no problem. SIR is not something that will harm you. It is your responsibility to come and correct any discrepancies in your SIR form. I didn’t face any problem as the people here handled things really well,” he said.
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The Special Summary Revision exercise is a routine process conducted by the Election Commission to update electoral rolls and ensure the accuracy of voter information. Shami’s positive remarks highlight the transparency and efficiency of the process.
Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of voter compliance in the SIR exercise, encouraging all citizens to verify and correct their voter details. Shami’s appearance serves as a reminder for other voters to participate responsibly and ensure their forms are accurate ahead of upcoming elections.
This exercise ensures that all eligible citizens have the opportunity to vote without discrepancies in the electoral rolls, strengthening the democratic process in West Bengal.
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