Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Amit Shah Over Voter Deletions in West Bengal
Mamata slams Amit Shah, calls him ‘destructive force’
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah, labeling him a 'destructive force' amid allegations of mass voter deletions. Speaking at a rally in Malda, she claimed that millions of legitimate voters have been removed from electoral rolls, urging affected individuals to seek re-enrollment assistance from her party.
- 01Mamata Banerjee accused Amit Shah of orchestrating mass voter deletions in West Bengal.
- 02She claimed that 58 lakh voters were deleted, with 22 lakh reinstated after her Supreme Court intervention.
- 03Banerjee emphasized the adverse effects on various communities, including the Matua and Rajbanshi.
- 04She urged voters to appeal for re-enrollment and promised state support.
- 05Banerjee criticized the Congress and other parties for splitting anti-BJP votes.
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During an election rally in Malda, West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a fierce attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, describing him as a 'malicious' and 'destructive force.' She alleged that the BJP-led central government has engaged in unprecedented voter deletions, claiming that 58 lakh voters were removed from electoral rolls, while 60 lakh others remain under adjudication. Banerjee stated that her legal battle in the Supreme Court has led to the reinstatement of 22 lakh voters, with hopes of retaining an additional 10 lakh. She highlighted the devastating impact of these deletions on various communities, including the Matua and Rajbanshi, and mentioned that approximately 250 individuals have died due to stress related to the electoral process. Banerjee urged those affected to seek assistance for re-enrollment, emphasizing that a vote for any candidate from her party, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), is a vote for her leadership. She also criticized the Congress and other parties for dividing anti-BJP votes and questioned the BJP's stance on the Muslim community, pointing out contradictions in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign relations. Banerjee claimed central agencies are being misused to intimidate the public, alleging that individuals are impersonating government officials to commit fraud.
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The allegations of mass voter deletions could significantly affect electoral participation in West Bengal, particularly among marginalized communities.
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