Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Centre and ECI Over Matua Voter Exclusions in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the BJP-led Centre and the Election Commission of India for allegedly excluding Matua community members from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). She claimed this exclusion creates uncertainty about their citizenship and voter rights, particularly in Matua-dominated areas of North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts. Mamata pledged to oppose these actions and announced a sit-in protest in Kolkata, emphasizing the community's longstanding citizenship and electoral participation. The BJP and ECI have not publicly responded to these allegations.