Suvendu Adhikari Attacks Amartya Sen Over Voter List Remarks

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News18•27-01-2026, 09:56
Suvendu Adhikari Attacks Amartya Sen Over Voter List Remarks
- •Nobel laureate Amartya Sen criticized West Bengal's voter list revision (SIR) process, calling it 'unnecessary haste' and a threat to democracy.
- •Sen stated that people are not given enough time to submit documents, leading to injustice for voters and Indian democracy.
- •Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari attacked Sen, saying he has 'no contribution to advancing Bengal or to the people of Bengal'.
- •Adhikari questioned Sen's impact on employment or support for the poor in West Bengal.
- •Trinamool Congress condemned Adhikari's comments as 'disgusting' and defended Sen.
Why It Matters: Suvendu Adhikari criticized Amartya Sen's remarks on West Bengal's voter list revision, sparking political debate.
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