New Delhi, Oct 27 – West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress leader Dr Shashi Panja blasted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list as a politically‑driven move and a “back‑door entry for the National Register of Citizens (NRC).”
Panja said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is spreading false claims and meddling in the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) work. “BJP is spreading lies,” she warned. “Trinamool never said that names of dead voters should stay on the roll. We see an unnecessary rush. Why change the 2024 voter list now?” The minister added that the SIR could be used to manipulate voter data and further divisive policies.
She questioned the haste behind the SIR, noting it must be finished in just three months. “If the 2024 Lok Sabha list was correct across India, why redo it so soon for West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election?” Panja asked. She pointed out that after the 2024 roll, the ECI had no reason to redo the list.
The West Bengal Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said it will run a two‑tier daily monitoring system once the SIR notice is issued. An Additional CEO will check daily progress with District Magistrates, while Joint CEOs will coordinate with Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) at the district level.
The Election Commission insists that the SIR is only to improve the accuracy of the electoral roll. Trinamool, however, continues to claim that the revision is a political tool to target certain voters and pave the way for nationalist policies tied to the NRC.
With the 2024 national elections finished, West Bengal’s political camps are already debating the next wave of voter list revisions. The SIR process will be a key point of contention, as parties urge transparency and suggest that any roll changes should have clear timelines.
For voters and citizens, the question remains: will the SIR correct errors or stir political controversy? Both the EC and West Bengal’s electoral authorities promise rigorous oversight, while opposition voices caution against rushed changes that could affect future elections.
Source: ianslive
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