Political reactions in West Bengal have intensified regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue and recent political events. Leaders from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the principal opposition BJP have engaged in sharp exchanges while expressing confidence in the judiciary. West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya stated that the SIR matter is now under judicial review, emphasizing their trust in the Supreme Court of India’s decision-making process.
Bhattacharya highlighted the nomination of senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy to the Rajya Sabha as a demonstration of the TMC’s commitment to women’s representation in public life. She credited Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for driving this initiative and praised Abhishek Banerjee, a respected Member of Parliament, for supporting the party’s leadership. In Nadia district, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar refuted allegations against his party, labeling them as unfounded and emphasizing BJP’s support for Hindus.
Sarkar criticized the TMC, alleging their bias towards Muslims over Hindus and accusing them of advocating for Bangladeshi Muslims and Rohingyas. He also addressed the SIR issue, pointing out that the Trinamool Congress initially accused the Election Commission of India of favoring the BJP, a claim he dismissed. Meanwhile, Minister of State and former West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar weighed in on the SIR list controversy in Balurghat, stating that the current electoral voter list is not final and suggesting that ongoing protests are politically motivated.
Majumdar criticized the Trinamool Congress for nominating former West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar and Menaka Guruswamy for the Rajya Sabha polls, alleging political favoritism. He accused the party of rewarding Kumar for his role in the Saradha scam inquiry and claimed that Guruswamy’s nomination indicated a lack of deserving candidates within the TMC. Majumdar also commented on Rajeev Kumar, urging officers serving in the police force and supporting the Trinamool Congress to align with the party’s ideology. The political discourse continues amidst heightened tensions in West Bengal, with leaders maintaining their stances as the SIR issue remains under the Supreme Court’s consideration.
