“Nothing less than murder of democracy”: Mamata demands immediate release of voter list

In a sharp escalation of political rhetoric ahead of the elections, Mamata Banerjee has alleged large-scale and selective deletion of voter names in West Bengal, calling it a serious threat to democratic rights. Demanding transparency, she challenged authorities to “release the list” so that people can verify whether their names have been removed.

Referring to ongoing developments, Banerjee claimed that despite directions from the Supreme Court of India, the updated voter list has not yet been made public. She alleged that a significant number of names have been deleted selectively, citing examples from areas such as Suti and Basirhat, where hundreds of voters were reportedly removed from electoral rolls. According to her, such actions raise serious concerns about fairness in the electoral process.

The Chief Minister further asserted that the removal of names has affected families unevenly, with some members retaining voting rights while others have been excluded. She alleged that several communities have been disproportionately impacted and questioned the authority behind these decisions, warning that the public would eventually demand accountability.

Calling the situation a “murder of democracy,” Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of undermining electoral integrity and attempting to influence outcomes. She assured that legal assistance would be provided to those affected and emphasized that no institution has the right to deprive citizens of their fundamental voting rights, adding that justice would ultimately prevail.