Kolkata, Jan 15 (NationPress) The BJP expressed strong disapproval on Thursday regarding the vandalism that occurred at the Farakka BDO's office in the Murshidabad district of Bengal. The party called for the immediate deployment of central forces to facilitate the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state.

This reaction from BJP leaders followed an incident where a mob, allegedly led by Trinamool Congress MLA Monirul Islam, rampaged through the BDO’s office, damaging property while protesting against what they termed harassment linked to the SIR hearings concerning minor errors on voter information forms.

On his social media platform, Amit Malviya, the BJP's IT Cell chief, remarked, "The violent attack on the BDO's office, ERO, AERO, and micro observers in Farakka AC is a matter of grave concern. Even more alarming is the allegation that this violence was incited by Trinamool leaders. Law and order is a state responsibility, and the failure to maintain it lies with Mamata Banerjee."

Malviya urged the Election Commission to address the incident appropriately. He stated, "The @ECISVEEP and @CEOWestBengal must urgently acknowledge this event and enforce accountability throughout the command chain, from the DGP to the concerned SP. Violence and intimidation must not be permitted to compromise the electoral process."

On the previous day, two individuals were detained after the mob, led by Monirul Islam, attacked the BDO's office in Murshidabad, vandalizing the chamber of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). This destruction halted the ongoing SIR hearing at the BDO's office.

In response to the incident, the BDO lodged a complaint at the Farakka police station, prompting an FIR to be filed under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and the Prevention Of Damage To Public Property (PDPP) Act of 1984.

Authorities arrested two suspects involved in the vandalism. Following this, around 55 micro observers communicated their strong protest to the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal, opting out of SIR duties citing security concerns.

Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, also condemned the state administration's response to the situation. He expressed his shock and anger over the violent attack on the micro observers in Farakka, stating, "I am both shocked and outraged by the blatant assault on the Micro Observers in Farakka Assembly Constituency; Murshidabad District, on January 14, 2026. These officials, tasked with the crucial SIR of electoral rolls, were viciously attacked by thugs while executing their constitutional duties. Two observers suffered serious injuries, and the entire team was left vulnerable; with no police or security present! This incident is not isolated; it highlights the rampant Maha Jungle Raaj dominating West Bengal under the oppressive TMC regime," Adhikari posted on X.

Adhikari insisted on the need for central forces to oversee the SIR process, alleging, "The destructive TMC regime aims to undermine the SIR exercise to manipulate voter lists and cling to power through unscrupulous means."

He urged the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Shri Gyanesh Kumar, to promptly address this serious situation, invoking the powers granted to the Election Commission of India under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution to supervise, direct, and control the electoral process. He implored, "Deploy central forces if necessary, bypass the state machinery's hindrances, and ensure the SIR proceeds without fear or favour. It is essential to safeguard our democracy from this anarchy."