Kolkata, April 5 (NationPress) Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday condemned the Trinamool Congress government, alleging that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has turned the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls into a "political agenda". He stated, "Bengal is reverting to conditions reminiscent of 1946 or even earlier."

In a discussion with IANS, Majumdar pointed out that not all states undergoing SIR are governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

He cited Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where SIR has been implemented without issues, asserting, "No problems have arisen elsewhere."

Discussing the situation in West Bengal, he questioned, "Is the problem with SIR or is it specific to this state?"

Majumdar held Chief Minister Banerjee accountable, claiming, "Mamata Banerjee has made SIR a political agenda in Bengal, attempting to distract the public from corruption, unemployment, and violence against women."

The Trinamool Congress frequently accuses the Election Commission of bias. Responding, Majumdar stated, "The Election Commission operates independently. The Trinamool Congress seems unaccustomed to impartial governance; under their leadership, the administration becomes subservient to the party."

He added, "If the Trinamool had substantial evidence against the Election Commission, the courts would have ruled in their favor. The Supreme Court remarked to our state representative, Kishore Babu, that this state is the most polarized."

Majumdar also addressed the incident in Malda, where judicial officials were reportedly held hostage.

He insisted, "The authority of the Constitution of India must be demonstrated against the Trinamool Congress's misdeeds in Bengal."

"I fear that Bengal is regressing to 1946 or even worse. New figures akin to Jinnah are emerging. After 1946, Bengal underwent partition; I am uncertain about the outcome now," he remarked.

Additionally, the BJP leader highlighted the issue of illegal immigration due to Bengal's porous border with Bangladesh.

Majumdar noted, "Because West Bengal offers superior medical facilities compared to Bangladesh, numerous expectant mothers travel here to give birth, thus obtaining citizenship via birth certificates."

He explained, "This has persisted for years due to an unprotected border. There were no barriers and minimal restrictions previously."

Using the predominantly Muslim region of Murshidabad as an example, he claimed that Hindus have fled from border villages.

The Union Minister expressed confidence that the BJP will triumph in the forthcoming state elections.

"I am optimistic that the BJP will secure a two-thirds majority, establishing a government aligned with Narendra Modi's vision, also known as a double-engine government in Bengal," Majumdar asserted.