Names of people belonging to Matua, minority communities deleted from post-SIR voter rolls: Mamata
Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, accused the Union government of targeting specific communities by deleting names from voter rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. She claimed that names belonging to Matua and minority communities were removed, alleging discrimination and questioning the Centre's responsibility in protecting borders. Banerjee asserted that her party will stand by those whose names were excluded and urged voters to protect their democratic rights in the upcoming Assembly elections. She also criticized the BJP for trying to divide the Matua community vote and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of promoting a divisive agenda.
7 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court rejected the West Bengal government's request to delay voter roll freeze, leaving 27 lakh voters ineligible to vote in the upcoming Assembly elections.
— The Hindu
Shashi Panja, West Bengal Minister, criticized the BJP for alleged voter suppression and vandalism, while emphasizing the Trinamool Congress's focus on women's empowerment.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Union government of removing names from voter rolls during the SIR process, targeting Matua and minority communities.
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