Mamata Questions Commission as Bihar Accepts Birth Registrar Documents for SIR, Bengal Doesn't
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Mamata Slams Centre: Why Different Document Rules for Bihar and Bengal?
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News18•17-02-2026, 17:27
Mamata Slams Centre: Why Different Document Rules for Bihar and Bengal?
•Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the central process, alleging double standards in document acceptance between Bihar and Bengal.
•She highlighted that 11 documents were accepted in Bihar, but Bengal included two additional documents, leading to confusion.
•Mamata questioned why birth certificates and Permanent Resident Certificates accepted in Bihar are rejected in Bengal.
•Allegations surfaced that the log-in portal closed before the deadline, preventing many from submitting documents and denying hearings for lakhs.
•The Chief Minister demanded a clear explanation, emphasizing transparency and equality to protect citizens' rights and prevent Supreme Court directive violations.