‘No Genuine Voter Removed’: Suvendu Adhikari Defends Voter List Revision, Cites CAA Assurance

West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has rejected claims of arbitrary deletions from electoral rolls, asserting that neither his name nor that of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been removed.

Addressing concerns over the ongoing voter list revision, Adhikari questioned the basis of the allegations and maintained that the exercise is targeting only irregular entries.

“Neither my name nor Mamata Banerjee’s name has been removed from the voter list, so whose name has been removed?” he said.

Claims of Removal of ‘Fake Voters’

The BJP leader alleged that the revision process has led to the removal of what he described as “fake voters,” including individuals he claimed were illegal entrants.

“The names of fake voters, Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators, have been removed,” Adhikari stated, intensifying the political debate around the voter verification drive in the state.

CAA Assurance and Citizenship Promise

Referring to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Adhikari said individuals who arrived in India after 2002 would be granted citizenship under the law and subsequently included in the voter list.

“Those who came after 2002 will be given citizenship under the CAA, and their names will also be added to the voter list. PM Modi is there, there’s no need to worry,” he said.

He further added, “Everyone will get citizenship through the CAA, and their names will also be in the voter list.”

Political Implications Ahead of Elections

Adhikari, who is contesting from Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies, made the remarks amid heightened political activity in West Bengal. The voter list revision and citizenship issues are expected to remain central to the state’s political discourse in the run-up to elections.

What is the controversy over the voter list?

Allegations have surfaced regarding removal of names during voter list revision, which opposition leaders are now debating.

What role does CAA play in this debate?

The Citizenship Amendment Act has been cited as a pathway for granting citizenship, which could impact voter eligibility

What did Suvendu Adhikari say about voter list removal?

He claimed that only “fake voters” have been removed and no genuine voters are affected.

What assurance was given regarding citizenship?

He stated that eligible individuals would receive citizenship under CAA and be included in voter rolls.