Mamata Banerjee Files Nomination for West Bengal Assembly Elections
West Bengal polls: CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination
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Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, has filed her nomination to contest from Bhabanipur in South Kolkata. She raised concerns over the exclusion of over 27 lakh voters from the electoral list and expressed confidence in her party, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), to form the government again.
- 01Mamata Banerjee filed her nomination from Bhabanipur, her native constituency.
- 02She highlighted the issue of 27 lakh voters excluded from the electoral list.
- 03Banerjee emphasized her commitment to the constituency and the AITC's chances in the elections.
- 04The nomination reflects a diverse support base in Bhabanipur.
- 05She led a procession to file her nomination at the Alipore Survey Building.
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Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, filed her nomination on Wednesday to contest from her native Assembly constituency, Bhabanipur in South Kolkata. She expressed confidence in the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) to secure victory in the upcoming elections. Banerjee raised concerns regarding over 27 lakh voters who are currently excluded from the electoral list due to adjudication processes involving 705 judicial officers. She stated that the Supreme Court recognizes these individuals as genuine voters and criticized the freezing of the voting process. Banerjee, who has a strong connection to Bhabanipur, described it as her 'karmabhoomi' and urged voters to support AITC candidates across all 294 seats in the state. The list of proposers for her nomination highlighted the cosmopolitan nature of the constituency, featuring notable local figures. Following a procession from her residence, she filed her nomination at the Alipore Survey Building, close to her home.
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The exclusion of 27 lakh voters could significantly affect the electoral outcome, as these individuals may not be able to participate in the elections.
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