Bengal Voter List War: Mamata to Argue in Court, Suvendu Alleges Infiltrator Protection
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News18•05-01-2026, 15:50
Bengal Voter List War: Mamata to Argue in Court, Suvendu Alleges Infiltrator Protection
- •West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will personally argue in court against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
- •Mamata alleges SIR is inhumane, flawed, causes server issues, and risks deleting genuine voters, calling it a political move before 2026 elections.
- •Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari dismisses Mamata's claims as 'fabricated', stating SIR cleans 'ghost' voters and illegal infiltrators.
- •Suvendu accuses TMC of protecting infiltrators and intimidating officials, while BJP calls SIR a 'gold standard' verification process.
- •The legal battle over voter lists is crucial ahead of the 2026 Bengal Assembly elections, with both sides using it for political messaging.
Why It Matters: Bengal faces a high-stakes legal and political battle over voter list revision ahead of 2026 elections.
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