The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls’ second phase commenced in West Bengal, prompting a Trinamool Congress delegation to visit the Chief Electoral Officer’s office. The delegation, including state ministers and senior party leaders, lodged complaints and submitted a written representation outlining grievances. Allegations were made against the Election Commission regarding the conduct of the SIR process.
State Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya emphasized the need for the revision exercise to prioritize public convenience, expressing concerns over its implementation in West Bengal. She alleged discrepancies in the process compared to BJP-ruled states. Bhattacharya criticized the alleged curtailment of Electoral Registration Officers’ powers in the state, calling it illegal and stating the party’s refusal to accept such actions.
Accusations continued as State Minister Aroop Biswas claimed that the Election Commission was succumbing to pressure from the ruling party at the Center. He accused the Commission of aligning with the BJP’s interests and questioned the lack of transparency in the removal of names from electoral rolls. The delegation vowed to protect the rights of legitimate voters and criticized the alleged politically motivated actions against the Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
