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BJP Claims Voter Names From 25 Years Ago Were Kept Over Mamata Banerjee Protest
Politics
Published on 29 April 2026
Allegation ties voter list revisions to a long-running CM objection
BJP candidate Rudranil Ghosh alleges that West Bengal officials failed to delete voter names dating back 25 years because Mamata Banerjee protested the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. The claim comes as the second phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections sees turnout near 40% by 11 am, with BJP aiming to strengthen its presence beyond its traditional base.
- BJP alleges voter deletions were blocked due to Mamata Banerjee protest
- Claim is linked to Special Intensive Revision of voter lists
- Second phase turnout nears 40% by 11 am across key districts
- 142 seats make the phase a major test for Trinamool strongholds
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