TMC MP Accuses Election Commission of Bias Favoring BJP in West Bengal
EC favoured BJP, rigged polls: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee's sharp attack
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Kalyan Banerjee, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), accused the Election Commission of India of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to rig elections in West Bengal. He criticized the recent appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal as Chief Secretary, claiming it exemplifies the bias in the electoral process.
- 01Kalyan Banerjee accused the Election Commission of favoring the BJP during elections, alleging they rigged the electoral process.
- 02He claimed that TMC candidates and agents faced violence and intimidation during the elections.
- 03Banerjee criticized the appointment of Manoj Kumar Agarwal as Chief Secretary, calling it a sign of collusion.
- 04He extended his criticism to the appointment of Rathan U Kelkar in Kerala, labeling it as unconstitutional.
- 05Banerjee described the role of security forces during the elections as that of 'looters'.
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Kalyan Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP, has made serious allegations against the Election Commission of India, claiming it acted in collusion with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the electoral process in West Bengal. He asserted that the Election Commission did not maintain impartiality, instead favoring the BJP and facilitating electoral rigging. Banerjee stated, "there was a complete understanding between the CEO and the BJP...in the counting halls, they rigged the whole election," highlighting the violence faced by TMC candidates and agents during the polls. His criticism was further fueled by the recent appointment of Manoj Kumar Agarwal, the former Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, as Chief Secretary. Banerjee expressed that this appointment exemplifies the bias within the electoral framework. Additionally, he condemned the appointment of Rathan U Kelkar as Secretary to the Chief Minister in Kerala, arguing that it undermines constitutional morality. Banerjee's remarks reflect a growing concern over the integrity of electoral processes in the region.
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These allegations could undermine public trust in the electoral process in West Bengal, affecting voter confidence and future elections.
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