Will There Be a ‘Bloodbath’ If Valid Voters Are Removed from West Bengal’s Electoral Rolls?
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Synopsis
A controversial video of a Trinamool Congress leader has surfaced, allegedly threatening violence over potential deletions of valid voter names from West Bengal's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision. The incident has drawn sharp responses from both the Trinamool Congress and the BJP, highlighting the tense political atmosphere in the region.
Key Takeaways
- Trinamool Congress leader threatens violence over valid voter list revisions.
- Video captures alarming statement made during a party meeting.
- BJP responds strongly, condemning TMC's intimidation tactics.
- Incident highlights ongoing political tensions in West Bengal.
- Electoral integrity and democratic processes are at risk.
Kolkata, Nov 18 (NationPress) A widely circulated video on social media features a leader from the Trinamool Congress purportedly making a threatening remark about violence if the names of legitimate voters are eliminated from West Bengal’s electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being conducted by the Election Commission.
The occurrence allegedly took place in Supur village of Bolpur in Birbhum district on Monday. Notably, Trinamool Congress MLA Chandranath Sinha was present at the party gathering where this contentious statement was uttered.
IANS has yet to independently authenticate the video and therefore cannot confirm its validity.
In the footage, local Trinamool leader Babu Das states, "The voter list in West Bengal is undergoing intensive revision. There is no issue with this process. However, if even one legitimate voter’s name is removed, there will be repercussions. If the Chief Minister issues the command, I will ensure they are cremated. The Ajay River is close by -- I will make BJP’s agents float in that river."
After this alarming remark, there was no reaction from Trinamool MLA Chandranath Sinha, who was seated on the stage during the meeting.
The BJP, in response, condemned the Trinamool Congress for allegedly threatening the opposition party with violence regarding the SIR exercise.
BJP's Bolpur district president Shyamapada Mandal remarked that the BJP will not remain passive. "TMC leaders are intimidating our members with violence. Do they believe we will remain silent? The SIR process is managed by the Election Commission. The BJP is not involved in this. The Trinamool Congress is politicizing the situation," he commented.
This is not the first instance of TMC leaders making threats towards the BJP or the Election Commission concerning this issue. The party's All-India general secretary Abhishek Banerjee had previously promised to organize a significant protest against the Election Commission, mobilizing one lakh individuals if names of legitimate voters were removed from Bengal's electoral rolls during the SIR exercise.
Point of View
The gravity of the situation cannot be understated. The threats made by political leaders, regardless of party affiliation, undermine the democratic process and pose a serious challenge to electoral integrity. It is imperative that all parties involved respect the democratic framework and engage in constructive dialogue rather than resorting to intimidation.
NationPress
18/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the threatening remark made by the Trinamool Congress leader?
The Trinamool Congress leader Babu Das threatened violence if any valid voter names were removed from the electoral rolls, stating there would be consequences.
Where did this incident occur?
This incident occurred in Supur village, Bolpur, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal.
How has the BJP responded to this threat?
The BJP condemned the Trinamool Congress for threatening violence and accused them of politicizing the Special Intensive Revision process.
What is the Special Intensive Revision process?
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is an exercise conducted by the Election Commission to update electoral rolls and ensure the accuracy of voter lists.
Has the authenticity of the video been verified?
IANS has not independently verified the video, and therefore cannot confirm its authenticity.
