Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for not addressing the party’s concerns regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal. Banerjee expressed disappointment over the lack of satisfactory answers during a meeting at the Election Commission of India headquarters in Delhi.
Banerjee emphasized that the Trinamool Congress will not tolerate any mistreatment of the people of West Bengal under the guise of the Special Intensive Revision. He asserted that the party is committed to upholding democracy and will continue to fight for the rights of the state against the BJP and the Election Commission.
Accusing the Election Commission of being unclear about “logical discrepancies” in voter data, Banerjee called for immediate corrections in the electoral registration process. He demanded that verification procedures be conducted at citizens’ doorsteps, especially for elderly and specially-abled voters, to prevent any humiliation or disenfranchisement.
Banerjee also raised objections to the Election Commission’s decision to exclude booth-level agents from participating in hearings on claims and objections related to the draft voters’ list. He questioned the Commission’s rationale behind this restriction and criticized its reluctance to increase the number of hearing centers, alleging that votes are being manipulated through voter list discrepancies.
Accusing the Election Commission of tarnishing West Bengal’s image by repeatedly highlighting the issue of infiltration, Banerjee challenged the Commission to reveal the truth about the alleged presence of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas in the state. He demanded transparency and accountability from the Election Commission, urging it to either disclose the facts or apologize to the people of Bengal for the unfounded claims.
