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Mamata Banerjee alleges EC's SIR in West Bengal aims to delete voters for BJP gain
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:32 AM
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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed the Election Commission’s Special Incident Report in West Bengal is intended to remove legitimate voters from the rolls to benefit the BJP, as reported by The Economic Times.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly alleged that the Election Commission (EC) carried out a Special Incident Report (SIR) in West Bengal with the objective of deleting the names of valid voters from the electoral roll. She contended that the move is designed to create an advantage for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of upcoming elections.
The SIR, as referenced by the EC, is a procedural step that can lead to revisions in voter lists. Banerjee’s accusation suggests that the exercise is being misused for partisan gain, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in the state.
The Economic Times reported the statement, noting that no official response from the Election Commission has been released at the time of publication. The claim adds to the ongoing political tension between the state government and the central ruling party as the electoral calendar approaches.
The SIR, as referenced by the EC, is a procedural step that can lead to revisions in voter lists. Banerjee’s accusation suggests that the exercise is being misused for partisan gain, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in the state.
The Economic Times reported the statement, noting that no official response from the Election Commission has been released at the time of publication. The claim adds to the ongoing political tension between the state government and the central ruling party as the electoral calendar approaches.