Indian Cricketer Mohammed Shami Appears Before Election Officials During Voter List Revision in West Bengal

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami appeared before Election Commission officials in Kolkata as part of the ongoing voter list revision process in West Bengal. Shami was asked to clarify details related to his voter enrolment after certain columns in his enumeration form were found incomplete.

Why Mohammed Shami Was Summoned

Election officials are currently conducting a special voter list revision drive across West Bengal. During this process:

• Incomplete details were found in Mohammed Shami’s enumeration application
• Election authorities issued a notice seeking clarification
• As directed, Shami appeared before officials to address the issue

Appearance at South Kolkata School

Mohammed Shami presented himself before election officers at a school in the Bikramgarh area of South Kolkata. Officials verified the information submitted earlier and recorded his responses as part of the voter list revision exercise.

This appearance was in compliance with the notice issued earlier by the Election Commission.

Residence Details Explained

Originally from Uttar Pradesh, Mohammed Shami has been residing in Kolkata for several years due to his professional cricket career.
According to records:

• Shami currently lives in Kolkata Municipal Corporation Ward No. 93
• The address falls under the Rash Behari Assembly constituency
• He had updated his address after shifting base for cricket-related commitments

Early Cricket Journey in Bengal

Shami moved to Bengal at a young age on the advice of his coach. Under the guidance of former Bengal Ranji captain Sambaran Banerjee, he began playing for the Bengal Under-22 team.
He later represented Bengal in domestic tournaments, including the Vijay Hazare Trophy, before rising to national prominence.

Second Summons After Missing Earlier Date

Officials clarified that Mohammed Shami could not appear during an earlier scheduled hearing. As a result:

• A fresh notice was issued
• He appeared before election officials on the revised date
• The matter remains part of the routine voter list verification process

Election Commission Clarifies Nature of Inquiry

Authorities stressed that:

• The issue is purely procedural
• It is linked only to voter list revision
• No violation has been alleged at this stage

The case highlights the Election Commission’s efforts to ensure accurate and updated voter records, even for high-profile individuals.

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