Mamata Warns Of Riots If SIR Is Carried Out In West Bengal, BJP Slams CM For 'Threatening' EC

This special report focuses on the escalating conflict between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. The Chief Minister has warned of a 'mass uprising' if the drive is carried out, accusing the BJP of conspiracy and threatening state officials. 'She clearly stated that, that you are under the government of West Bengal, so after the election commission will, you know, after the election, the election commission will go, and then I will take the charge,' a panelist noted, quoting the Chief Minister's warning to government employees. The BJP has hit back, with Union Minister Shantanu Thakur claiming the SIR could remove 1.2 crore "illegal voters" from the rolls. The Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, has demanded central security for the state's Chief Electoral Officer, citing a "clear and present danger" from the threats.