West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) following a meeting related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Expressing strong displeasure, Banerjee accused the CEC of spreading falsehoods and behaving in an inappropriate manner during the interaction.
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Mamata Banerjee Slams CEC After SIR Meeting
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Mamata Banerjee alleged that the concerns raised by her party were neither addressed seriously nor acknowledged with due respect. She claimed that instead of engaging in a constructive dialogue, the CEC dismissed objections and, in her words, “made garbage of lies” while responding to the delegation.
Alleges Misbehaviour and Falsehoods
The Trinamool Congress supremo said the Election Commission is expected to function as an impartial and constitutional body, but the conduct during the meeting raised serious questions about fairness and accountability. She asserted that any exercise related to voter revision must be transparent, inclusive, and free from political bias.
Banerjee further stated that issues flagged by her party regarding the SIR process were linked to democratic rights and the integrity of elections. She warned that ignoring such concerns could undermine public trust in electoral institutions.
Reiterating her commitment to safeguarding democracy, the West Bengal Chief Minister said her party would continue to raise its voice against any action that appears arbitrary or dismissive of legitimate concerns. She emphasized that respect, dialogue, and constitutional propriety must guide all institutions entrusted with conducting elections.
The remarks are likely to intensify the political debate around the SIR process, adding to ongoing tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the Election Commission.
