EC Slams Mamata Over BLO Allowance, Threat Allegations Amidst SIR Process Meeting
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News18•02-02-2026, 20:29
EC Slams Mamata Over BLO Allowance, Threat Allegations Amidst SIR Process Meeting
- •Mamata Banerjee criticized the Election Commission after a meeting regarding the SIR process in Delhi.
- •The Election Commission responded by warning of strict action for breaking the law and targeting the state government over BLO allowances.
- •CEC Gyanesh Kumar stated that only 7,000 rupees out of 18,000 rupees allocated for each BLO have been paid, urging immediate payment.
- •The EC also alleged threats and abusive language by Trinamool MLAs against the Commission and election officials, citing vandalism incidents.
- •The Commission highlighted unauthorized transfers of Electoral Roll Observers by the West Bengal government without consultation.
Why It Matters: EC and Mamata clash over BLO allowances, threats, and procedural issues following a SIR process meeting.
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