Manoj Agarwal
West Bengal Minister Threatens "Breaking Legs" of Election Commission Over CAA Implementation Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 02:22 pm CST
West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim sparked controversy by threatening to "break the legs" of the Election Commission and BJP if the Citizenship Amendment Act implementation removes genuine voters from electoral rolls. This comes amid tensions over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Bengal ahead of assembly elections, raising concerns about potential political violence and constitutional overreach.
Election Commission Demands Video Evidence of Mamata Banerjee's Threats Against West Bengal Electoral Officer
Oct 11, 2025 05:39 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has requested video footage of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee allegedly threatening West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer with corruption allegations. This unprecedented situation has prompted BJP opposition to demand action, claiming the threats undermine democratic processes months before state elections.
Tensions Rise as Mamata Banerjee Warns West Bengal Electoral Officer Amid Voter List Revision Controversy
Oct 10, 2025 02:50 am CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a stern warning to the state's Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal, amid an ongoing voter list revision process. The confrontation comes as the Election Commission prepares for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with BJP opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari claiming approximately 1 crore names will be removed from Bengal's voters list. This escalating political tension highlights the contentious electoral landscape ahead of upcoming state elections.