Mumbai, Oct 10 (NationPress) As the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) initiative, which was previously executed during the Bihar Assembly elections, is about to be launched in West Bengal, Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed profound concerns on Friday. She stated that if the same strategy is being utilized in this state as in others, it seems to indicate a well-orchestrated conspiracy and raises significant inquiries regarding the role of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

In an interview with IANS, Chaturvedi remarked: "The way this process was executed—and the fact that it reached the Supreme Court—demonstrates that pro-opposition voters are being systematically eliminated. In Maharashtra, there were instances of anonymous voter manipulation, and the struggle against this continues. Similar occurrences were noted in Odisha, Haryana, and Delhi, where parties such as the BJD and the Aam Aadmi Party faced challenges. If West Bengal is experiencing the same approach, it undeniably appears to be a calculated conspiracy. This raises serious questions about the neutrality of the Election Commission. At this juncture, the ECI's office might as well merge with the BJP's office; it would save costs."

On the unrest within the NDA coalition in Bihar, particularly regarding discontent among certain leaders, she commented: "What is transpiring in Bihar is part of the BJP’s longstanding strategy. They establish alliances only to dismantle them later. In Maharashtra, our party was allied with the BJP for 25 years. When they lost power, they blatantly sabotaged us in violation of the Constitution—this illustrates a shameful and despicable conspiracy. Similar tactics were employed against Ram Vilas Paswan’s party and the Shiromani Akali Dal. This confirms that the BJP seeks not partnership but complete hegemony."

Responding to AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi’s criticism of Prime Minister Modi’s admiration for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom Owaisi labeled as "the world’s biggest thug", Chaturvedi stated: "India’s foreign policy has historically endorsed a two-nation perspective, maintaining diplomatic relations with both Israel and Palestine. Amid a two-year conflict in West Asia, any movement towards a peace agreement should be embraced. All actions taken by Israel must be scrutinized by global institutions like the International Court of Justice and the United Nations. India has consistently provided medical and food assistance to the people of Gaza. It’s regrettable that a negative narrative surrounding peace initiatives is being fostered."

Chaturvedi also addressed remarks from Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who expressed that Afghanistan views India as a close ally during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

"India and Afghanistan have a long, cooperative history. India has always supported the Afghan populace, including aiding their cricket team. However, the restrictions imposed on women by the Taliban regime are deeply troubling. This government is regressing the nation to a state of backwardness. As a nation that values democracy, the Constitution, and equality, India should critically assess whether enduring cooperation is feasible with a regime that curtails women’s rights."