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Abhishek Banerjee has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, accusing it of acting as a BJP proxy during Bihar’s voter roll revisions. He referenced the 2021 Sitalkuchi shootings to allege systemic electoral manipulation. The TMC leader also held the Centre responsible for border security failures regarding Rohingya infiltration. Additionally, Banerjee took a hardline stance against sporting ties with Pakistan, prioritizing national security over cricket diplomacy.

Key Points: Abhishek Banerjee Slams ECI as BJP Arm Over Bihar Voter Roll Revisions

  • Banerjee alleges ECI manipulated Bihar voter rolls to favor BJP
  • Links 2021 Sitalkuchi killings to electoral malpractice
  • Blames Centre for border security lapses on Rohingya influx
  • Demands Home Minister’s resignation over infiltration failures
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Abhishek Banerjee accuses ECI of working as an extended arm of BJP

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses ECI of aiding BJP in elections, cites Sitalkuchi violence and demands accountability for border security failures.

"Our TRICOLOUR flies high not because of a bat and ball, but because of the unmatched courage of our armed forces. – Abhishek Banerjee"

Kolkata, July 28

: Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was working as an extended arm of the BJP to help the party win upcoming elections in different states.

Referring to the Election Commission's recently concluded special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, Banerjee said that it was such a shame that the commission was working as an extended arm of the BJP to help it gain an advantage in every election.

“It is helping the ruling party in the country to loot votes. Voting rights are being taken away from a large number of people. Even fake voter identity cards have been issued.. In the name of conducting SIR, people are being harassed. We have seen it happening in 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls when central force personnel had shot four people dead in Cooch Behar district's Sitalkuchi," Banerjee told media persons outside the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.

Responding to queries on the allegations of Bangladeshi Muslims and Rohingyas residing in Bengal illegally, Banerjee said it was the responsibility of the Union Home Ministry and BSF to stop infiltration.

"Even if I agree that these people have entered the country illegally, then who is responsible for stopping their entry? Who mans the international borders? If the security of the country is compromised, then the Union Home Minister, BSF’s director general, and IB director should resign,” he added.

At the same time, Banerjee made a social media post on Monday, criticising calls to separate politics from sports and rejecting the idea of sporting ties with Pakistan.

"INDIA MUST NOT ENGAGE WITH PAKISTAN in any sphere. The only engagement we should have with Pakistan is on the BATTLEFIELD, and the only prize worth WINNING is Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)," Banerjee wrote.

He accused Pakistan of exporting terror for decades and causing irreparable loss to Indian lives and families. "When a nation wages a proxy war, there is no 'neutral ground.' THERE IS NO CRICKET PITCH WISE ENOUGH TO WASH OFF THE BLOOD OF OUR MARTYRS," he said.

He further stressed that while cricketers are respected, the nation owes its freedom and security to the armed forces. "Our TRICOLOUR flies high not because of a bat and ball, but because of the unmatched courage and valour of our armed forces. We honour our cricketers, but as a nation, we revere our soldiers."

- IANS

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Priyanka N
While I don't always agree with TMC, Banerjee is absolutely right about Pakistan. How can we play cricket when they keep sending terrorists? First stop cross-border terrorism, then talk about sports!
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Amit K
Typical opposition blame game! If ECI was really biased, how did TMC win Bengal elections? Instead of making allegations, they should present concrete evidence. This just looks like election season drama.
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Shweta Y
The border security issue is serious. Whether it's Bengal or Kashmir, we need stronger surveillance. But politicians keep using it as political football instead of finding solutions 😔
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Varun X
Respect for speaking about PoJK! No Indian leader should forget our rightful claim on that land. Sports can wait, national security comes first. Jai Hind!
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Neha E
The ECI allegations are serious but Banerjee's own party has been accused of voter intimidation in Bengal. Pot calling kettle black? All parties need to clean up their act.

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