Mamata Banerjee to Challenge Voter Deletions in West Bengal Elections
West Bengal polls 2026: 'We will move court again to resist voter deletions', Mamata Banerjee says
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced plans to challenge the deletion of nearly 91 lakh voters from the electoral rolls in court. She accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of manipulating the voter list ahead of the 2026 elections, claiming that such actions will not defeat her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
- 01Mamata Banerjee plans to legally challenge the removal of 91 lakh voters from electoral rolls.
- 02The deletions account for over 11.85% of the original voter base in West Bengal.
- 03Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate electoral processes.
- 04She claimed the Election Commission is acting under BJP influence and intimidating voters.
- 05The TMC leader previously sought Supreme Court intervention regarding the voter deletions.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission for the deletion of nearly 91 lakh voters from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Banerjee announced that her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), will challenge this decision in court, asserting that such tactics will not undermine the TMC's electoral strength. The deletions represent over 11.85% of the original voter base of 7.66 crore as of October 2025. During a rally in Arambagh, Hooghly district, she accused the BJP of manipulating voter lists and offering bribes to voters, while also alleging that the Election Commission is intimidating citizens on behalf of the BJP. Banerjee had previously sought intervention from the Supreme Court regarding the SIR process, indicating her ongoing commitment to contest these electoral changes.
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The deletion of a significant number of voters could disenfranchise many citizens in West Bengal, potentially skewing electoral outcomes.
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