Voter Roll Controversy: Allegations and Counterclaims in West Bengal

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has claimed that the TMC is removing Hindu and Hindi-speaking voters from electoral rolls in West Bengal. TMC dismisses the allegations, asserting similar past BJP strategies in other states. The controversy follows a voter verification drive and is linked to an ongoing voter list update.

In West Bengal, a heated dispute has arisen over alleged voter list manipulations, with accusations from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari against the ruling TMC.

Adhikari claims the TMC is unjustly removing Hindu and Hindi-speaking voters, a charge the TMC denies, arguing it aligns with BJP's previous strategies in other states.

The controversy coincides with a voter verification drive initiated by TMC, following assertions that the BJP had included 'outsider' voters, as the Election Commission undertakes a technology-driven update of voter rolls to address discrepancies.

(With inputs from agencies.)