Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim expressed strong criticism towards the Election Commission regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. He emphasized that the right to vote is a constitutional privilege granted to every Indian citizen, not by the Election Commission or any political entity. Hakim, accompanied by his daughter Priyadarshini, was actively campaigning in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency for the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal.
Hakim accused the Election Commission of engaging in fraudulent activities and emphasized that a democracy cannot function effectively under such circumstances. He further alleged bias on the part of the Election Commission, stating that it is favoring the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and called for adherence to established rules and regulations. The Bhabanipur constituency has become a focal point of attention due to the intense electoral battle between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari.
Expressing confidence in Chief Minister Banerjee’s victory in Bhabanipur, Minister Hakim highlighted the overwhelming support received by the Trinamool Congress in the constituency. He reiterated the party’s commitment to continuous engagement with the public and expressed optimism about Banerjee’s success in the elections. Priyadarshini Hakim, also a Trinamool leader, emphasized the party’s focus on development initiatives across West Bengal through their door-to-door campaign in Bhabanipur.
