BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Blames West Bengal Government for Voter List Deletions
'Delays, Hurdles': BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Blames Bengal Government For SIR Deletions
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BJP chief Nitin Nabin has accused the West Bengal government of causing the deletion of 91 lakh voters from the electoral rolls, claiming that the Election Commission acted on state government recommendations. He criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for obstructing the voter registration process, which has left many citizens unable to vote in the ongoing elections.
- 01Nitin Nabin blames West Bengal government for the deletion of 91 lakh voters from electoral lists.
- 02He states that the Election Commission's actions were based on state government recommendations.
- 03Nabin criticizes Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for delaying the voter registration process.
- 04Out of the initially deleted names, 35 lakh were reinstated, while 25 lakh were permanently removed.
- 05The ongoing elections in Bengal have been affected by these voter deletions.
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In an interview with NDTV, Nitin Nabin (BJP chief) attributed the deletion of 91 lakh voters from West Bengal's electoral rolls to the state government, asserting that the Election Commission's decisions were based on proposals from local administrative officials. He criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for hindering the voter registration process, claiming that delays in processing claims were due to the state government's lack of cooperation. Nabin pointed out that while 60.06 lakh names were initially kept under review due to discrepancies, 35 lakh were reinstated after verification, and 25 lakh were permanently deleted. Despite the Supreme Court's extension for settling claims, many voters remain disenfranchised. The first phase of polling for 152 seats across 16 districts in Bengal is currently underway, with results expected on May 4 after the second phase on April 29.
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The voter deletions have prevented many residents from participating in the electoral process, potentially affecting the outcome of the elections.
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