Mamata Banerjee Stands Firm Against EC's 'Unwarranted' Suspension Orders in West Bengal
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Election Commission's directive to suspend state officials ahead of the 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal, accusing the EC of being biased toward BJP interests. Banerjee vows to protect her officers, alleging the suspensions are meant to instill fear and aid BJP's electoral strategies.
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Mamata Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress leader, has taken a strong stance against the Election Commission's directive to suspend several state government officials in West Bengal. Addressing a public meeting in Jhargram, Banerjee attacked the EC, accusing it of illegal actions and functioning under BJP influence, especially Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The Election Commission had asked for the suspension of four electoral officials and a data entry operator, citing alleged irregularities in voter rolls. Banerjee condemned these moves as a political witch-hunt aimed at installing fear among state employees before the 2026 elections.
Banerjee's fiery rhetoric focused on her commitment to shielding West Bengal's government workers, promising not to cave to BJP's supposed backdoor strategies of altering voter lists. The conflict has escalated political tensions, with accusations flying between the BJP and TMC regarding voter roll manipulations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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