Mamata Attacks Centre, ECI in Delhi; Unveils Book of 26 Poems on 'SIR'

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News18•03-02-2026, 15:45
Mamata Attacks Centre, ECI in Delhi; Unveils Book of 26 Poems on 'SIR'
- •West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, during her Delhi visit, launched a scathing attack on the central government and Election Commission of India (ECI).
- •She unveiled her new book, '26 in '26', containing 26 poems written in three days on the 'SIR' issue, distributed to journalists.
- •Banerjee alleged deliberate irregularities in Bengal before elections, claiming living people were declared dead in SIR reports, calling it a major conspiracy.
- •She questioned the ECI's impartiality, stating six letters went unanswered and alleging SIR is targeting opposition-ruled states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Bengal.
- •Mamata accused election officials of acting as BJP agents through the ECI, suppressing opposition voices and attacking the federal structure.
Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee used poetry and strong allegations to criticize the Centre and ECI over pre-election irregularities.
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