People Will Not Forgive 'Vanish Kumar': Mamata Takes Dig at CEC, Questions Immunity to Poll Panel
Banerjee says the Special Intensive Revision deleted names from support areas and that about 4,000 electronic voting machines were set on fire, deepening her dispute with the Election Commission.
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People will not forgive 'Vanish Kumar': Mamata takes dig at CEC, questions immunity to poll panel
If somebody is in charge of taking care of the election process and democracy, as per the Constitution and the obligations of democracy, then no issue. We respect that. But if somebody, because of immunity, is sitting in a chair..., says TMC leader Mamata Banerjee
‘Vanish Kumar’: Mamata Accuses Gyanesh Kumar Of ‘Hijacking’ Election Process
<p class="isSelectedEnd">West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of ordering the removal of voters’ rights across the country, saying this was why she referred to him as “Vanish Kumar”.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Speaking about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Banerjee claimed that the exercise was never discussed until West Bengal began opposing it.</p> <p class=…
Mamata Banerjee Alleges Election Process Has Been ‘Hijacked’ and Centralised, Questions ECI Over SIR
New Delhi, October 1, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of centralising the electoral process and alleged that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being used to serve the interests of the BJP-led Central government. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Banerjee criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kum…
Election process in India has been hijacked, centralised: Mamata Banerjee
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lashed out at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid a row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the election process in India has been "hijacked" and made "centralised" to "satisfy" the BJP-led Centre. Addressing a press conference in Delhi, she referred to the CEC as 'Vanish Kumar', saying: "Someo…
Mamata Banerjee has accused the Chief Election Commissioner of making voters' rights and opposition parties disappear.
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