Mamata Banerjee Shifts Closer to Congress, Says Arjun Singh
Arjun Singh comments on Mamata Banerjees evolving relationship with Congress after the India Block meeting.
Barrackpore, October 2 (Daily Kiran) : In Barrackpore, West Bengal‘s Transport and Labor Minister Arjun Singh addressed the media following the India Block meeting, commenting on Mamata Banerjee’s recent political maneuvers. He stated, “Mamata Banerjee, who previously distanced herself from Congress, is now drawing closer to them. The people of Bengal understand that she has only exploited the state.”
Singh elaborated on the SIR (State Identity Registration) process, emphasizing the importance of verifying citizens’ documents and residency status to ensure integrity. He asserted that West Bengal is making significant progress.
After the India Block meeting in New Delhi, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. She accused him of manipulating elections, tampering with EVMs, and removing names from voter lists to favor the BJP.
Banerjee highlighted the need for immediate reforms in India’s electoral framework to prevent alleged “vote theft” in several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, and West Bengal. She stressed that the opposition coalition should include regional parties, mentioning her discussions with parties like BJD, which are not yet part of the alliance.
