The BJP criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, stating that the country’s democratic process follows the Constitution, not Banerjee’s directives. This response came after Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of unilaterally deleting names from the draft electoral rolls during the SIR process, particularly targeting women voters.
BJP’s national spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi described Banerjee as being in “complete despair,” leading her to make such statements. Naqvi emphasized the necessity of ending what he referred to as the “blood-stained rule” in West Bengal, highlighting the suffering experienced under this governance.
BJP MP Shashank Mani Tripathi alleged that Banerjee and the Opposition are conspiring against the SIR, emphasizing the importance of accurate voter lists for strengthening democracy. He stressed that democracy should operate in accordance with the ECI and Constitution, not based on Banerjee’s directives or those of any other individual or party.
UP Minister Anil Rajbhar supported the ECI’s conduct of the SIR, dismissing Opposition criticism. Rajbhar emphasized the importance of removing infiltrators from the country and stated that public opinion disregards the Opposition’s objections to the SIR process, underscoring the need for such actions to safeguard the nation’s interests.
The West Bengal CM alleged that around 58 lakh names were removed from the electoral rolls by electoral registration officers, claiming this was done to benefit the BJP. Banerjee criticized the ECI’s actions, accusing them of playing a game to favor the BJP and deprive people of their democratic rights through unethical means.
