A fierce broadside from BJP’s Agnimitra Paul against the Mamata-led TMC government claims the party rode to power on the backs of 58 lakh phony voters. During a public event, the MP laid bare what she described as a brazen assault on democratic principles in West Bengal.
‘With 58 lakh fake voters, TMC turned elections into a farce,’ Paul proclaimed, vowing to expose every irregularity. Her words have struck a chord among detractors of the ruling party, fueling demands for electoral reforms and accountability.
Paul backed her assault with evidence of suspicious voter spikes in TMC-dominated regions, far outstripping demographic realities. She warned that without intervention, such practices would persist, eroding faith in the system. The BJP has made voter list cleansing a cornerstone of its Bengal strategy.
TMC rebutted swiftly, terming the allegations ‘malicious propaganda’ from rivals smarting over defeats. They touted their wins as genuine endorsements of Mamata’s leadership. Still, the debate rages, with Paul’s intervention spotlighting longstanding grievances.
This political slugfest arrives at a sensitive juncture, with by-elections looming. Paul’s unyielding position strengthens BJP’s offensive, potentially pressuring authorities for audits. The saga underscores the high stakes in West Bengal’s volatile political landscape.