West Bengal's Electoral Roll Drama: Unmasking the Alleged 'Ghost Voters'

The publication of West Bengal's draft electoral rolls has undercut BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's claim of 'one crore Rohingyas and Bangladeshis' in the state, instead revealing 1.83 lakh 'ghost' voters. The TMC and BJP are at odds over the claims, with the TMC alleging misinformation and the BJP preparing to contest further.

West Bengal's draft electoral rolls have sharply contradicted the BJP's stance that the state holds 'one crore Rohingyas and Bangladeshis,' revealing only 1.83 lakh 'ghost' voters. This finding undermines BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's repeated assertions of mass illegal migration affecting electoral outcomes.

The Trinamool Congress seized the opportunity to challenge these claims. TMC spokesperson Krishanu Mitra emphasized that with 58 lakh names deleted, many due to death or migration, the figures fall short of Adhikari's controversial allegations, which the TMC calls politically manufactured.

As the political landscape heats up, the BJP remains dismissive of the TMC's stance, promising further revelations once the final rolls are published. This political battle over voter legitimacy is set to intensify as elections approach.

(With inputs from agencies.)