Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission of 1.5 Crore Voter Deletion Plot in West Bengal
Kolkata, Dec 12: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a fierce attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being influenced and manipulated by the BJP ahead of next year’s Assembly elections.
Speaking at an anti-SIR rally in Krishnanagar, Nadia district, Banerjee claimed the Commission was attempting to remove as many as 1.5 crore voters from Bengal’s rolls. “If even one voter’s name is removed, I will sit on a dharna. My protest will continue until every deleted name is restored,” she said, warning of statewide agitation.
Accusing the BJP of misusing the voter revision process, Banerjee alleged that the ECI was preparing electoral rolls “based on data provided by the BJP’s IT cell.” She also launched a sharp personal attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling him “dangerous” and comparing him to “Duryodhana and Dushasana.”
The Chief Minister further cautioned that the BJP may attempt to influence voters through money power as elections draw closer. “Do not let them divide you,” she urged her supporters.
Banerjee also addressed the recent arrest of three individuals for harassing two food vendors during an event at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, reaffirming her zero-tolerance stance. “No one engaging in such acts will be spared. This is West Bengal, not Uttar Pradesh,” she said.
Her comments come at a time of heightened political tension, with the Trinamool Congress alleging targeted voter deletions and the BJP accusing the ruling party of obstructing a lawful electoral update.
OUR THOUGHTS
Mamata Banerjee’s forceful attack on the Election Commission signals the beginning of a high-voltage political season in West Bengal. With allegations of large-scale voter deletions and strong counter-charges from the BJP, the SIR process has turned into a major flashpoint. As the state heads toward a crucial election year, transparency in electoral roll revision will be critical to public trust. Banerjee’s warning of protests underscores how sensitive voter rights remain in Bengal’s political narrative, and the coming months will likely intensify this confrontation between the TMC, BJP, and the ECI.