Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday challenged the Election Commission of India's (ECI) role in the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections, alleging procedural irregularities affected the outcome. Abdullah cited the deletion of voters from electoral rolls as a key factor undermining the fairness of the process.

Abdullah, speaking in an interview with a news agency, stated that many voters discovered their names had been removed from the voter list, calling the situation "not right." He suggested the ECI's actions may have significantly influenced the final results, beyond other political and social factors.

Mehbooba Mufti echoed these concerns, though her specific remarks were not detailed in the initial report. Both leaders are prominent political figures in Jammu and Kashmir and have previously voiced criticism of central electoral and administrative decisions.

The Election Commission has not yet responded to the allegations. The remarks come amid broader national scrutiny of electoral integrity, with the ECI expected to issue a formal report on the West Bengal elections by May 15, 2026.