Bengal CM Mamata Accuses ECI of Enforcing 'Backdoor NRC', Aiding 'BJP in Voter List Manipulation'

Dubs Move 'More Dangerous Than NRC', Warns of Threat to Democracy, Voter Rights

- SOUMITRA NANDI

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of pushing NRC-like measures under the pretext of revising electoral rolls.

She stated that the ECI was targeting voters born between July 1987 and December 2004, demanding documentary proof of citizenship as part of a "special intensive revision." Calling the move "more dangerous than NRC," Banerjee warned it could have serious implications for Indian democracy.

Alleging that the ECI was "acting like a stooge of the BJP," Banerjee asked whether the move was a backdoor attempt to implement the NRC.

Addressing a press conference in Digha, Banerjee said her party received, two letters from the ECI, each comprising 25-30 pages. However, she "hasn't been able to go through them in detail so far".