Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for politicizing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. He expressed concerns that the state is regressing to a situation reminiscent of pre-independence times. Majumdar highlighted that SIR processes in non-BJP ruled states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu have not faced similar issues.
Majumdar accused Mamata Banerjee of using the SIR as an election tactic to divert attention from pressing issues like corruption, unemployment, and crimes against women. He also criticized the Trinamool Congress for alleging bias against the Election Commission, emphasizing the Commission’s impartial conduct during elections.
The Union Minister raised concerns about illegal infiltration across the porous border between West Bengal and Bangladesh. He noted that due to better medical facilities in West Bengal compared to Bangladesh, pregnant women often crossed the border to give birth in Indian hospitals, gaining citizenship for their children through birth certificates.
Majumdar expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects in the upcoming state elections, predicting a strong victory and the formation of a BJP government in Bengal. He cited the support of the people for a government led by Narendra Modi, aiming for a decisive win in the polls.
