Mamata Calls Modi Biggest Infiltrator
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday sharpened her attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Assembly elections, calling him the “biggest infiltrator” while accusing the BJP and the Centre of trying to influence Bengal through voter roll changes. She made the remarks at an Eid gathering in Kolkata as the political battle over infiltration and electoral rolls intensified.
Mamata Banerjee Attacks PM Modi At Eid Event
Speaking at the Red Road Eid event in Kolkata, Mamata said those targeting Bengal would “go to hell” and accused Modi and his government of acting as the real infiltrators. Her remarks marked a major escalation in campaign rhetoric as the Trinamool Congress seeks to counter the BJP’s repeated attacks over illegal immigration and demographic change in the state.
SIR Voter Roll Revision Becomes New Flashpoint
Mamata linked her remarks to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which has become one of the biggest controversies ahead of the election. She alleged that many genuine voters had their names deleted and accused the BJP of trying to take away voting rights. The revised rolls reportedly removed over 63 lakh names, while more than 60 lakh voters were placed under adjudication, turning the issue into a central campaign dispute.
Bengal Election Campaign Grows More Polarised
The BJP hit back strongly, saying Mamata’s remarks reflected fear of defeat and were unfit for a Chief Minister holding constitutional office. The exchange shows how sharply polarised the Bengal election campaign has become, with infiltration, voter rolls and minority voting rights now central to the contest. West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.
