BJP and TMC Clash Over Electoral Integrity in West Bengal
BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra criticized West Bengal's CM Mamata Banerjee for her allegations against the Election Commission, urging her to focus on her government. Banerjee accused BJP of electoral manipulation, suggesting genuine voters are being removed. She called for the restoration of voting rights while leading a protest against the electoral roll revision.
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In a fierce exchange over electoral integrity, BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra rebuked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, questioning her governance while she levels accusations against the Election Commission. Bohra advised Banerjee to address democratic issues within her administration before criticizing national institutions.
Concurrently, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee intensified her criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing the ruling party of attempting to manipulate the democratic process in West Bengal. Banerjee is leading a sit-in protest, denouncing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which she claims is unfairly targeting legitimate voters.
Addressing her supporters, Banerjee charged the BJP with undermining democracy, warning that without restoring the democratic process, electoral victories would lack legitimacy. Her sharp remarks point to fears of arbitrary removal of voter names and underscored an urgent call for corrective action.
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