Flames lit up Hasnabad’s night sky as Trinamool Congress faithful protested vehemently against voter deletions in North 24 Parganas. Tires burned, roads shut, and Suvendu Adhikari’s effigy went up in smoke— all in rebuke of the Election Commission’s latest voter list.
Released Saturday after rigorous SIR, the rolls have ignited fury. TMC alleges a calculated strike on minority voters. In Shahpur Booth 111 (Basirhat Dakshin), 400 out of 1,065—predominantly minorities—were axed, spotlighting what they call selective purging.
‘120 Hindus stay, 400 minorities go— this is no accident,’ declared local leader Shahjahan Moral. The sub-division lost 16,125 voters total, with Hasnabad protests amplifying the outcry.
Lebukhali Road’s blockade disrupted life until police dispersed the irate crowd. Statewide, similar scenes unfolded, painting a picture of systemic disenfranchisement in TMC eyes.
‘BJP-ECI nexus won’t be tolerated,’ the party roared, positioning the issue as electoral warfare. The ECI’s revision, meant for integrity, now faces credibility questions.
As Bengal braces for polls, these deletions loom large. TMC pushes for reversals and accountability, signaling prolonged strife unless resolved swiftly.