Mamata Banerjee Slams EC Over Voter List 'Purge' in Bengal, Alleges BJP 'Game of Destruction'

• West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of a large-scale "purge" from voter lists ahead of assembly polls.
• Banerjee alleged that 5.4 million voters, particularly women and vulnerable groups, were illegally removed, calling it a "game of destruction" by BJP.
• She questioned the appointment of micro-observers specifically in Bengal, claiming they mark legitimate residents as "not found" without proper verification.
• Banerjee stated that the stress of losing voting rights has led to 84 deaths, holding BJP responsible for these tragedies.
• BJP, in response, accused election officials in Malda and Hooghly districts of refusing to accept Form 7 for objecting to voter list entries, alleging obstruction of democratic process.

Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee alleges massive voter disenfranchisement and BJP's manipulation of EC in Bengal, while BJP counters with claims of obstruction.