Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP Over Voter Name Deletions in West Bengal
‘Every central agency sold out like in Chaitra sale’: Mamata hits out at BJP over voters’ name deletion
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the deletion of 90 lakh voter names ahead of elections, accusing the BJP of manipulating national agencies. She emphasized the need for vigilance during polling and pledged legal support for affected voters.
- 01Mamata Banerjee claims 90 lakh voter names have been deleted, with 60 lakh Hindus and 30 lakh Muslims affected.
- 02She accuses the BJP of using national agencies to manipulate the electoral process.
- 03Banerjee vows to prevent the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in West Bengal.
- 04She urges voters to be cautious during the polling process and to report any issues with electronic voting machines (EVMs).
- 05Banerjee positions herself as the candidate for all 294 seats in the upcoming elections.
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At an election rally in Tentulia, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central government for the deletion of 90 lakh names from voter lists, alleging that this was a calculated move by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to manipulate the electoral process. She claimed that 60 lakh of the deleted names belonged to Hindus and 30 lakh to Muslims, asserting that every national agency is compromised and 'dancing to the tunes of the BJP.' Banerjee expressed concern over the safety of Bengal's migrant workers in BJP-ruled states and promised that there would be no detention camps in Bengal as long as she is in power. She also called for vigilance during the polling process, urging voters to report any tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs). Banerjee concluded by positioning herself as the candidate for all 294 seats, asking voters to support the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for a stable government.
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The deletion of voter names could significantly affect electoral participation in West Bengal, potentially disenfranchising many residents.
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