Archive · 31 Jul 2025
TMC's Banerjee: We Will Not Allow SIR in Bengal
Abhishek Banerjee, a leader in the TMC, is accusing the BJP of trying to cheat in elections.
He says they are removing real voters from the list and allowing dogs and tractors to get voting papers.
He believes the Election Commission is helping the BJP.
Banerjee says his party will fight back and might organize protests.
He also criticized the BJP's handling of national issues and foreign policy.
Abhishek Banerjee says TMC will resist the BJP's attempts to implement SIR.
He alleges the ECI is removing genuine voters while issuing residential certificates to ineligible entities.
Banerjee criticizes the ECI's actions, implying bias towards the BJP.
He claims the BJP is afraid to face the people and questions its leaders' actions.
Banerjee hints at potential mass movements in Delhi to counter the BJP's strategies.
- Who
- Abhishek Banerjee (TMC), BJP, ECI, voters.
- What
- TMC's opposition to alleged electoral irregularities by the BJP and ECI.
- When
- Ongoing, with a focus on upcoming elections.
- Where
- West Bengal and Delhi, India.
- Why
- To challenge perceived electoral manipulation and rally support for TMC.
Abhishek Banerjee/TMC
BJP/ECI
Voter List Integrity
Abhishek Banerjee/TMC
Accuses BJP of attempting to manipulate voter lists via SIR.
BJP/ECI
Unspecified - implied defense by BJP/ECI, focusing on free and fair elections.
ECI Impartiality
Abhishek Banerjee/TMC
Criticizes ECI bias and lack of transparency.
BJP/ECI
Unspecified- ECI's perspective focuses on following procedure and ensuring an unbiased electoral process.
- Key Figure
- Abhishek Banerjee
- Political Party
- Trinamool Congress (TMC)
- Allegation
- Electoral manipulation by ECI at BJP's behest
- Target
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- Focus
- 2026 elections
Sources
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KMC makes Bengali mandatory in monthly meetings amid row over language in BJP-ruled states
SIR stands for ‘Silent Invisible Rigging’: TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee
‘SIR Means Silent Invisible Rigging’: TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Slams Election Commission (VIDEO)
Emotional card: Mamata Banerjee's strategy of language terrorism - Telegraph India