BJP writes letter to Election Commissioner, flags West Bengal CM’s speeches

Kolkata: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner, West Bengal, accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of delivering inflammatory speeches that undermine the integrity of the ongoing electoral process.

Highlighting specific instances of alleged voter intimidation in the complaint, the party stated, "During a public rally at Mainaguri, North Bengal, on 25th March 2026, the Chief Minister reportedly stated that after the elections, the public would be compelled to display posters outside their homes declaring, 'I don't support BJP."

The letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, read, "Sir, We wish to draw your immediate attention to a series of deeply concerning public statements and developments that point to a systematic campaign of provocation, intimidation, and incitement to violence-posing a serious threat to the integrity of the ongoing electoral process, as well as repeated violations of the Model Code of Conduct, electoral and criminal laws. Recent grave and disturbing public statements by the Chief Minister of West Bengal Ms. Mamata Banerjee during the ongoing electoral process, delivered across multiple public rallies across the State indicate a consistently troubling pattern of rhetoric aimed at instilling fear and coercing voters, posing a threat to free, fair and peaceful elections." (ANI)

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