Tensions flared in West Bengal politics as the Election Commission suspended seven AEROs amid the voter list overhaul via Special Intensive Revision (SIR). From Balurghat, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar fired a salvo at errant officials, promising no mercy for partisan conduct.
Majumdar unpacked the ECI directive hitting AEROs in seven blocks, including high-profile Ghatal and Samsherganj. ‘They tried sneaking in ineligible voters against all rules,’ he told reporters. Leveraging tech’s prowess, he noted, ‘AI scans records flawlessly—fraud stands no chance now.’
The minister’s ultimatum rang loud: ‘Favor TMC, face EC suspension. Jobs won’t be spared.’ He passionately advocated for unbiased execution of duties to nurture transparent democracy.
At Kolkata’s international airport, Suvendu Adhikari hailed the action before his Delhi flight. ‘EC breaks new ground in SIR enforcement, overriding chief secretary,’ he celebrated. Adhikari exposed the AEROs’ lapses—validating fake certificates and PANs, ignoring 13 guidelines outright.
He didn’t mince words on culpability: ‘State secretary Nandini Chakraborty dictated terms to DMs and DEOs under Mamata’s watch—a full-blown racket.’ These claims spotlight deep-rooted issues in Bengal’s electoral apparatus.
Prospects of FIRs add gravity, signaling ECI’s zero-tolerance stance. As SIR advances, this purge reinforces voter roll sanctity. Majumdar’s vigilance and Adhikari’s critique converge to demand integrity, reshaping official conduct ahead of electoral battles.