The BJP gained the Delhi and Maharashtra Meeting elections through the use of faux voters, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on Thursday whereas addressing a mega assembly of the Trinamool Congress members on the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata.
Setting the tone for the 2026 West Bengal Meeting polls, Banerjee additionally earmarked a objective of greater than 215 seats out of 294. In 2021, the get together had gained 214 seats.
“I agree with Abhishek (get together MP Abhishek Banerjee). We must always get at the least yet another seat than what we received in 2021 (214 out of 294). We must always guarantee 215 seats and check out for extra. We must always be sure that candidates of the BJP, the CPIM, and Congress lose or forfeit their deposits within the elections,” stated Banerjee.
Coaching weapons on the BJP, Banerjee requested TMC leaders and employees to begin bodily verifying the voters’ listing, alleging that the BJP has manipulated it with “the blessing of the Election Fee of India (ECI)”. She stated this is able to be the primary job of the get together employees and leaders in getting ready for the elections. “Sales space employees ought to begin doing this instantly. District presidents ought to oversee the method and provides again suggestions inside seven days,” Banerjee stated.
She additionally introduced a high-level committee with MPs, MLAs, and different leaders to supervise the voter listing verification course of.
Backing her declare that the BJP used faux voters to win the latest elections, Banerjee stated, “Events (non-BJP) in Maharashtra couldn’t catch this, events in Delhi couldn’t catch this. However we did. That’s how (the BJP) gained in Maharashtra and Delhi.”
“After Maharashtra and Delhi, now you’re focusing on Bengal. We gives you a befitting reply. As soon as once more, ‘khela hobe’ (video games can be performed). I ask employees to hit the ball tougher this time,” Banerjee stated.
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She waved an inventory from the stage, claiming that it was that of “faux voters”. “I’ve examples from all districts. Right here it’s. Names of individuals from Haryana and Gujarat are there, with names of West Bengal residents with the identical EPIC (Election Photograph Id Card). Pretend voters are put up on-line,” the CM stated.
Banerjee alleged that the BJP is attempting to affect the ECI. “I had respect for the Election Fee. However now, it appears they’re crammed with BJP-minded folks. The brand new chief Election Commissioner (Gyanesh Kumar) was a secretary within the co-operation division below the Union Dwelling Minister. Don’t overlook we will additionally sit for dharna close to the Election Fee workplace in Delhi,” she stated.
She requested employees and leaders to attach with the folks by going house-to-house. “I’ll promote those that are doing good work. I’ll don’t have any mercy for many who are simply giving lip service and never doing any work,” she warned.
