TMC Accuses EC of Political Vendetta Against MP Samirul Islam

The TMC accuses the Election Commission of political targeting after issuing a hearing notice to MP Samirul Islam over electoral roll discrepancies. The party alleges the SIR process is used as a weapon against Bengalis. Islam, a social activist-turned-politician, is asked to defend his voter registration.

In a dramatic escalation, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the Election Commission (EC) of engaging in political vendetta following a hearing notice to Rajya Sabha member Samirul Islam concerning electoral roll discrepancies.

The notice alleges mismatches between Islam's and his father's names on current rolls, prompting his summons on January 19 at Dunigram A Karim High School in Birbhum district.

The TMC has labeled the exercise as a political tool, with alleged links to Islam's activism in Bengali citizens' rights. The incident has stirred political tensions in West Bengal, amid similar notices served to other public figures.

(With inputs from agencies.)