Banerjee Stands Firm Against Electoral Displacement

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged officials to prevent harassment during electoral roll revisions amid accusations against the BJP of targeting minorities and migrants. She announced aid for repatriated Bengali migrants, criticized the lack of bureaucratic communication, and highlighted state welfare initiatives.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bolpur | Updated: 28-07-2025 17:54 IST | Created: 28-07-2025 17:54 IST
Banerjee Stands Firm Against Electoral Displacement
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday instructed officials to prevent any harassment during the electoral rolls revision process. At an administrative meeting in Bolpur, she accused the BJP and the Election Commission of attempting to purge genuine voters, focusing on Bengali-speaking migrants, minorities, OBCs, and the underprivileged.

Claiming the revision in Bihar could extend to West Bengal, Banerjee labeled it a politically driven effort to exclude Bengali speakers. Emphasizing the state's commitment, she announced aid initiatives for returning migrant workers, including job assistance and temporary shelters, reminding officials of the state's support during the pandemic.

Banerjee criticized a lack of communication from the bureaucracy over BLO training related to the electoral roll revision. Additionally, she reviewed state welfare programs and urged quicker implementation of the Jalswapna water scheme, amidst alleged central fund withholdings.

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