Mamata Reveals Amith Shah's Secret Plan to Conquer Bengal Via Voter Purge

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of masterminding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as a ploy to capture the state ahead of assembly elections. Speaking at a rally, she described the exercise as politically motivated to unsettle voters and potentially delete names of genuine citizens. Banerjee claimed Shah's involvement stems from the BJP's desperation to gain control in Bengal at any cost. She asserted that the rushed implementation exposes the party's miscalculation, digging its own political grave. The TMC leader vowed a strong response, emphasizing that Bengal's dynamics differ from other states like Bihar.

The SIR drive, initiated by the Election Commission, involves intensive verification of voter lists, which Banerjee alleges is a covert way to enforce the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). She warned that it could disenfranchise minorities and Bengalis by branding them as infiltrators. In response, Amit Shah defended the process, stating it aims to protect demographics from illegal infiltrators and promised to eliminate them. Banerjee urged the Election Commission to halt the "votebandi" exercise immediately, arguing it lacks sufficient time for fair conduct. Her party opposes the haste, not the revision itself, to prevent serving BJP's agenda.

Banerjee announced TMC's launch of 'May I Help You' camps starting December 12 to assist citizens during SIR hearings. These camps will help people verify documents and challenge wrongful deletions from voter rolls. She highlighted a case involving Sunali Khatun, a pregnant Indian woman allegedly pushed into Bangladesh by BSF, questioning if her Bengali identity led to the mistreatment. The Supreme Court ordered her return, with TMC fighting the legal battle. Banerjee reiterated her commitment: no Bengali will face detention camps or deportation under her watch.

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Criticizing BJP's ideological stance, Banerjee declared that TMC needs no lessons in Hindutva from the saffron party. She accused Shah of acting like an "acting Prime Minister," cautioning PM Modi against blind trust and invoking historical betrayer Mir Jafar. This comes amid escalating tensions before Bengal's 2026 assembly polls, where TMC seeks a third term. BJP counters by labeling Banerjee a "caretaker CM" afraid of fair voter scrutiny. The controversy underscores deep divisions over citizenship and electoral integrity in the state.

The Election Commission has defended SIR as a routine measure to ensure accurate voter lists, denying political bias. However, Banerjee called it the "BJP's commission," urging genuine voters not to fear the process with TMC's support. Analysts see this as part of broader national debates on infiltration and citizenship laws. Shah's vows to "throw out every infiltrator" have intensified the rhetoric. As hearings begin, the outcome could influence voter turnout and political fortunes in Bengal.

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