Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Criticizes Mamata Banerjee's Role in Voter Name Deletions Ahead of Assembly Elections
Had Mamata Banerjee worked with ECI, SIR wouldn't be so complicated: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
The Economic Times
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the Congress candidate from Baharampur, criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for complicating the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, leading to significant voter name deletions. Chowdhury emphasized Congress's decision to contest the upcoming assembly elections independently, reflecting a shift in political strategy.
- 01Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury blames Mamata Banerjee for complicating the voter registration process.
- 02Chowdhury highlights the significant deletion of voter names in Malda and Murshidabad.
- 03Congress has decided to contest the assembly elections independently this time.
- 04Chowdhury recalls his first election campaign in 1991 and the changing political landscape.
- 05The presence of BJP in Murshidabad is acknowledged as a new challenge.
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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a five-term Member of Parliament and Congress candidate from Baharampur, criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which he claims led to the deletion of numerous voter names in Malda and Murshidabad. Chowdhury stated that Banerjee's lack of cooperation with the Election Commission of India (ECI) complicated the situation, affecting many common citizens who struggled to register to vote. He accused her of using the SIR as a political tool to divert attention from her government's failures in health and education. Additionally, Chowdhury confirmed that Congress will contest the upcoming assembly elections independently, a strategic shift from previous alliances, particularly with the Left Front. He noted the changing political dynamics, including the increasing influence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the region.
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The deletion of voter names could disenfranchise many citizens in Malda and Murshidabad, affecting their ability to participate in the upcoming elections.
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