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Abhishek Banerjee Vows to Restore Voter List, Hits Out at BJP & EC

Abhishek Banerjee of the TMC has pledged to restore all names deleted from voter lists if his party returns to power, challenging the BJP and Election Commission over the exclusions. He questioned the narrative that removed voters were illegal immigrants, noting a significant portion were Hindu. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, releasing the BJP's manifesto, promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal within six months of coming to power. The state's assembly elections are scheduled for two phases in late April, with results due in May.

Key Points: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Pledges to Reinstate Voter Names

  • TMC vows to reinstate deleted voter names
  • BJP promises UCC in Bengal within 6 months
  • Allegations over voter list deletions
  • Two-phase Bengal polls set for April
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"When TMC wins, names of everyone cut from voter list will be added back": Abhishek Banerjee

Abhishek Banerjee promises to restore deleted voter names if TMC wins, as Amit Shah pledges UCC in Bengal within six months of BJP victory.

"I reassure that when TMC wins, the names of everyone cut from the voter list will be added back. - Abhishek Banerjee"

Kolkata, April 11

Abhishek Banerjee, General Secretary of All India Trinamool Congress, launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission of India over the alleged removal of names from voter lists, asserting that if the TMC returns to power, all deleted names would be reinstated, while questioning the basis on which lakhs of voters were excluded.

Speaking on Friday, Banerjee also challenged claims suggesting a large portion of those removed were illegal immigrants, arguing that such assertions raise serious concerns about the treatment of legitimate voters.

"I reassure that when TMC wins, the names of everyone cut from the voter list will be added back. Or the BJP and Election Comission should say that the 90 lakh people whose names were cut were all Bangladeshis... According to their statements, the 63% names out of these were of Hindus, then they too must be Bangladeshi or Rohingya," he said.

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in West Bengal within six months if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the state.

Shah made these remarks as he released the party's manifesto on Friday, "Sankalp Patra", for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026.

Addressing a programme in Kolkata after releasing the party's manifesto, Shah said several BJP-ruled states have already implemented the UCC to ensure that a single, uniform set of laws applies to all citizens across states.

"Several BJP-ruled states have implemented the Uniform Civil Code. Within six months, we will implement the UCC in Bengal and ensure that a single, uniform set of laws applies to all citizens across the state," he said.

He further said the party would take steps to stop infiltration and cattle smuggling across the state's borders."We will not only seal Bengal's borders against infiltrators but also ensure that not a single cow is smuggled out of India through Bengal," Shah said.

The Union Home Minister further claimed that people in the state are seeking political change."The people are frightened and disillusioned. The people want change from the heart. Today we are working as the main opposition party in the Bengal Assembly," he said.

Shah further said that a commission headed by a retired Supreme Court judge will be constituted to investigate all instances of political violence, and additionally, three White Papers will be introduced to address corruption, political violence, and the restoration of law and order.

Polling for the 294-member Assembly in West Bengal will take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Both sides are just making promises for votes. First, they delete names, then promise to add them back. What about the people whose votes were stolen this election? The whole system needs more transparency. 🤔
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Aman W
Amit Shah's point about sealing borders and stopping cattle smuggling is important for national security. But implementing UCC in Bengal within 6 months sounds like a tall claim. Let's see what actually happens on the ground.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the back-and-forth about voter lists is concerning. The Election Commission should be above politics. If names were wrongly removed, it undermines the entire democratic process. Hope the courts take note.
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Vikram M
Banerjee makes a valid point. If 63% of deleted names are Hindu, how can they all be called illegal immigrants? The narrative seems confused. We need solutions, not just accusations, especially before elections.
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Kiran H
Promises, promises. Every party says they will bring change. What Bengal needs is development and jobs, not just political rhetoric. Hope whoever wins focuses on real issues like economy and education.

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