During a public rally in Alipurduar, West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a strong attack on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accusing her of violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by distributing cards to women ahead of elections. Banerjee urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take immediate action against Sitharaman and other leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for misusing their power. She alleged that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is intimidating voters at the borders to support the BJP. Banerjee expressed concern over the BJP's alleged tactics, stating that the party is using government resources to manipulate the electoral process. She warned that the data collected through the card distribution could be exploited, leading to financial loss for women, similar to past promises made in other states. Banerjee's accusations highlight the tense political atmosphere in West Bengal as elections approach.