BJP Leaders Condemn West Bengal Government Over SIR Exercise Controversy
In a sharp political critique, Junior Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar labeled the Supreme Court's recent order as a matter of shame, asserting that it highlights West Bengal as the sole state where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise could not proceed peacefully without judicial intervention. Majumdar emphasized that parallel SIR exercises are being conducted smoothly in numerous other states, but controversies have erupted exclusively in Bengal due to alleged attempts by the state government to destabilize the process.
Allegations of Electoral Roll Manipulation
Majumdar further elaborated that the SIR is overseen by the Election Commission, with the BJP's primary demand being an error-free electoral roll. He insisted that no infiltrators should be included on the roll, while ensuring that every Indian citizen, regardless of caste or religion, is properly registered. Echoing these sentiments, Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari reiterated concerns about infiltrators, distinguishing between legitimate refugees and illegal immigrants. He stated that while Hindus fleeing religious persecution from Bangladesh deserve inclusion, infiltrators must be expelled for allegedly seizing land and spreading rapidly across borders.
Judicial Oversight and Accountability
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya claimed that the Supreme Court's order delivered a decisive blow to what he described as the Mamata Banerjee government's efforts to compromise the SIR. Malviya alleged that District Magistrates and Sub-Divisional Officers were deliberately delaying document scrutiny and withholding original documents until the last minute, hoping to accept them without proper examination. He argued that under judicial review and supervision, these tactics would be exposed, leading to enforced accountability and the restoration of electoral roll integrity through judicial oversight.
