Mamata alleges ECI-BJP nexus over deletions in Bengal’s post-SIR rolls
Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) for deletions in the post-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral rolls. She alleged a "nexus" between the poll panel and the BJP to disenfranchise voters and benefit the saffron party in upcoming assembly elections. Banerjee claimed that even her own constituency had witnessed significant voter removals, asserting she would still win despite the scale of the revision. The publication of the post-SIR rolls has sparked political controversy, with opposition parties alleging widespread voter deletions.
1 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Activists and community leaders raised concerns that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is being used to target marginalized communities and suppress opposition parties.
2 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Election Commission's SIR process has led to the deletion of thousands of names, particularly in Matua-majority seats, creating political tension in West Bengal.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India of a "nexus" with the BJP to disenfranchise voters through post-SIR roll deletions.
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