The SIR process, expected to begin soon, has effectively set the stage for Bengal\u2019s political battle ahead of the 2026 elections. The confrontation over its implementation has already escalated into a full-blown war of words.<\/span><\/p>\nContinuing her criticism, Mamata Banerjee launched a sharp attack on Agarwal on Thursday. She said, \u201cThere are several complaints against the CEO of West Bengal himself, which I will reveal at the right time. But I hope he does not overreact. He has been threatening many officers.”<\/span><\/p>\nCalling the SIR process \u201ca fraud”, Mamata alleged that it excludes the public and the state government, while a handful of officers are being called for meetings. \u201cUnder the guise of SIR, there is an attempt to delete genuine voters. How can the Assam government send notifications to voters in Bengal?” she asked, condemning the process as \u201ca conspiracy to implement NRC”. She warned that the BJP was \u201cplaying with fire”.<\/span><\/p>\nHer remarks made it evident that the Trinamool Congress is preparing for a larger campaign against the SIR, with the possibility of widespread unrest. Even as top EC officials were holding their meetings, small groups began protesting under various banners, and experts say such demonstrations are likely to intensify following Mamata Banerjee\u2019s statements.<\/span><\/p>\nThe BJP has strongly reacted to Mamata\u2019s comments. <\/span>Suvendu<\/span> Adhikari urged the Election Commission to take strict action against her, stating, \u201cI urge the Election Commission of India to take immediate cognisance of this matter and initiate stringent action against Mamata Banerjee for her repeated attempts to undermine the democratic process and intimidate constitutional officers. Furthermore, I request that Central Security be provided to the CEO at his office and residence to ensure his safety, given the clear and present danger posed by these threats in a state where lawlessness prevails.”<\/span><\/p>\nBJP IT Cell Chief Amit Malviya also criticised the chief minister, alleging that she \u201ccrossed all limits of political and constitutional propriety” by threatening unrest over the potential implementation of the Special Industrial Regions (SIR) scheme in the state.<\/p>\n
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