Mamata Banerjee Urges Voters to 'Take Revenge' in Upcoming West Bengal Elections
'Cast Vote To Take Revenge': Mamata Banerjee's Appeal To People Whose Names Were Deleted During SIR
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged voters to use the upcoming Assembly elections to 'take revenge' against the alleged deletion of names from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). She criticized the Election Commission and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), calling for vigilance among her party workers leading up to the polls on April 23 and 29.
- 01Mamata Banerjee calls for voters to 'take revenge' against name deletions from electoral rolls.
- 02She criticizes the Election Commission and the BJP for alleged electoral manipulation.
- 03Banerjee warns TMC workers against succumbing to pressure from opposition.
- 04Assembly elections in West Bengal are scheduled for April 23 and 29, with results on May 4.
- 05She promises continued support for women and youth if TMC wins.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (leader of the Trinamool Congress party) urged voters at a rally in Samserganj, Murshidabad district, to 'take revenge' in the upcoming Assembly elections due to alleged large-scale deletions of names from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). She criticized the Election Commission for its role in these deletions and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the voter list manipulations. Banerjee emphasized the importance of voter participation, urging those affected by the deletions to appeal to the tribunal. The elections will occur in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting on May 4. She warned TMC workers to remain vigilant against pressure from the BJP and expressed concerns about potential malfunctions of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Banerjee also highlighted her government's achievements in education and welfare, promising continued financial support for women and employment assistance for youth if the TMC secures a fourth consecutive term.
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Banerjee's appeal may mobilize voters who feel disenfranchised, potentially influencing the election outcome and shaping future policies in West Bengal.
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