July 17, 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of attempting to implement the National Register of Citizens (NRC) through the revision of voters' list. She warned of dire consequences if BJP does not cease its policy of harassing Bengali-speaking people. This accusation comes amidst ongoing tensions between the two political parties in the state.<br> Mamata Banerjee also referred to the voter list revision as a 'backdoor attempt' to sneak in NRC, which has been a contentious issue in the country. The NRC, which was recently implemented in Assam, aimed to identify illegal immigrants, but was criticized for its impact on certain communities, particularly Muslims. Banerjee's strong stance against the BJP's alleged tactics highlights the escalating political tensions in West Bengal, which is set to go to polls in 2021.<br>

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