West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leaves the Supreme court after appearing in case pending to the SIR matter in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)
Even as the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) saw party supremo Mamata Banerjee’s intervention in the Supreme Court against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal as a “moral victory” for the party, the Opposition BJP dismissed it, saying she could not stop the EC’s exercise.
“She (Mamata Banerjee) has returned empty-handed. Her main aim was to stop the appointment of micro-observers for the SIR process because she is facing trouble if they stay. The EC had to appoint micro observers because she was not providing competent officers for the SIR drive,” BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition in Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, said at a press conference soon after the chief minister stepped out of the Supreme Court.
“She has failed to stop the SIR. She wanted to remove the micro-observers… Today, it has become clear that she wants to save Rohingya Muslims… It is said that she is a fighter. But this fight is for her win and not for the people of Bengal,” Adhikari added.
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, addressing a press conference in Delhi, said, “Sometimes she (Mamata) speaks of enjoying scenic winter views, sometimes she travels to Delhi, and sometimes abroad. All these are attempts to divert public attention. Mamata Banerjee may go to Mars or Antarctica, but the SIR process will go on… Whether conspiracies are hatched to stop the SIR process or attempts are made to obstruct the lawful functioning of central investigating agencies, the defeat of the TMC is inevitable.”
Claiming Mamata had demanded purification of the voters’ list, the state BJP chief said, “Today, the same Mamata Banerjee has reached Delhi to stage a protest against the SIR. This is a glaring example of political hypocrisy and double standards.”
BJP MP and Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar, said that Mamata Banerjee was merely indulging in a political drama. “She presented no concrete facts before the court and delivered only an inflammatory and political speech… The court corrected Mamata Banerjee’s factually incorrect statement regarding Aadhaar cards,” he said.
“Detain, Delete, and Deport—this is the path to electoral integrity and national interest. The people of West Bengal are now fully aware and have rejected the political theatrics of the Trinamool Congress. SIR will take place, and the defeat of the Trinamool Congress is certain,” added Majumdar.
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The CPI(M) too hit out at the TMC chief for failing to stop the SIR in the state. “After November, December, January, when the SIR is almost at its final stage, she now remembers about stopping the SIR. Mamata has failed as an administrative head. She is doing all this just for show,” said CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty.
Tanusree Bose is a dedicated journalist reporting for The Indian Express from Kolkata. Her work focuses sharply on the complex administrative, political, and judicial developments across West Bengal, establishing her as an authoritative voice in regional news coverage.
Experience
Current Role: Reports for the prestigious national daily, The Indian Express, providing her content with a high level of Trustworthiness.
Geographical Expertise: Provides focused, in-depth coverage of West Bengal, demonstrating an intimate knowledge of the state's news and political nuances.
Core Authority: Her reporting portfolio highlights deep Expertise in crucial, often sensitive, beats, including:
State Politics and Governance: Covering the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), opposition strategies (BJP), and internal political controversies.
Judicial and Administrative Affairs: Closely monitoring key developments in the Calcutta High Court, particularly major rulings related to employment, education, and social issues.
Education Sector: Extensive reporting on significant controversies, such as teacher recruitment irregularities and administrative actions by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE).
Social & Electoral Issues: Covering public events, community tensions (e.g., religious/political gatherings), and election-related processes like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll.
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