‘Tragic farce’: Amid Bengal SIR, Mamata targets EC over national voters’ day celebrations

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:45:27 +0000
India

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee fiercely criticized the Election Commission on National Voters' Day, calling it a "tragic farce" and accusing it of "destroying democracy on BJP's behalf." She alleged the EC is harassing citizens, particularly vulnerable groups, by demanding physical appearances for verification, leading to distress and deaths.