Mamata Slams EC over SIR Process, Accuses of 'Arrogance and Bias'
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the state, claiming that victims of the process are being denied an opportunity to defend themselves. Banerjee made the comments at a press conference in Delhi, where she met with alleged 'SIR victims' who claimed to have been unfairly targeted by the electoral process. The Chief Minister's comments come after a tense meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, which ended with Banerjee walking out in protest. She alleged that the CEC had spoken to her 'with a certain attitude' and had 'insulted, disrespected, and humiliated' her. Banerjee's Trinamool Congress party has been demanding a halt to the SIR process, which they claim has unfairly targeted West Bengal voters and could lead to 'mass disenfranchisement' and undermine democracy. The Election Commission has countered Banerjee's claims, stating that she left the meeting without hearing their responses. The dispute centers on the SIR process, which aims to update the electoral rolls in the state. However, Banerjee and the TMC have accused the Election Commission of serious irregularities and administrative lapses during the process. The Bengal CM has also accused the EC of being 'arrogant' and biased, and has vowed to continue fighting the issue.
