Amid the SIR controversy in Bengal, a significant irregularity has surfaced, sparking a political uproar in Pandaveshwar of West Bardhaman district during the voter list revision campaign. Local 70-year-old Mayarani Goswami has been found listed in 44 different voter rolls across diverse regions of the state. This revelation has triggered a fierce political tug-of-war between the BJP and Trinamool Congress.
Mayarani Goswami of Baidnathpur Panchayat's DVC Para stated that she discovered this startling information by scanning the QR code on the SIR form. She mentioned that in every list, her and her husband's names are recorded as Mayarani and Gaur, respectively, but the surnames and EPIC numbers differ in each instance.
Mayarani Devi expressed, “I never knew I was registered as a voter in 44 different places. How this happened is beyond my comprehension.”
In light of the incident, the BJP has accused Trinamool of orchestrated election rigging. BJP leader Jitendra Tiwari claimed this is a calculated strategy by Trinamool, enabling them to secure electoral victories over the years using fraudulent voter registrations.
On the other hand, Trinamool Congress launched a counter-offensive, rejecting the allegations. Party MP Kirti Azad contended that this irregularity is a result of the Election Commission's negligence, with BJP attempting to politicize the issue. He accused BJP sympathizers of disrupting the SIR process.
This fresh irregularity, amid the ongoing controversy over voter list revisions, has raised serious questions about the credibility of the state's electoral rolls. Considering the upcoming election climate, this case is seen as potentially exacerbating the political heat across the state.
In conclusion, amidst political accusations and counter-accusations, the spotlight remains on this surprising revelation and its broader implications for electoral integrity.
