Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee revealed WhatsApp conversations suggesting the Election Commission of India’s disregard for Supreme Court directives. The chats, shared by Banerjee, involved IAS officer C. Murugan instructing officials for the Special Intensive Revision of West Bengal’s electoral rolls. Banerjee criticized the use of WhatsApp for official communications, highlighting concerns about transparency and adherence to formal procedures.
Banerjee expressed dismay over reports of instructions on birth certificate acceptance being relayed via WhatsApp to Micro Observers, potentially inflating deletion numbers. He questioned the bypassing of statutory procedures and emphasized the Supreme Court’s directive on the limited role of micro-observers. Additionally, Banerjee accused the ECI of misusing login data to target a specific community, alleging central control from Kolkata and misuse for political purposes.
The Trinamool Congress MP vowed to escalate the issue in court, emphasizing the Election Commission’s reliance on public trust rather than political backing. Banerjee warned of legal action against those supporting the alleged actions of Delhi’s political leaders. He affirmed their commitment to pursuing the matter in the highest court, emphasizing the need for independent scrutiny and accountability.
