Mamata Banerjee Challenges EC, Defends Bengali Identity

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Election Commission's suspension of officials and raises concerns over the marginalization of Bengali-speaking people in India. She asserts the importance of the Bengali language and questions alleged conspiracies against Bengali identity while defending her government's stance.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stood firm on Thursday against the Election Commission's decision to suspend four officers, including two state civil servants. Her government backs its employees amidst allegations of failures in preparing electoral rolls.

Banerjee cast doubt on the EC's actions, arguing suspensions were not constitutionally warranted before election announcements. With West Bengal's assembly elections in 2026, she speculated about a potential special revision of electoral rolls similar to neighboring Bihar.

Asserting a conspiracy targeting genuine voters, Banerjee urged re-enlistment efforts. She also highlighted discrimination against Bengali-speaking migrants in BJP-ruled states, questioning the targeting of Bengali identity, and challenged national narratives about language and migration policies.

(With inputs from agencies.)