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

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has criticized the central government and the Election Commission of India over the exclusion of Matua community members from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). She alleges that this exclusion questions their citizenship and identity, affecting voter rights in Matua-dominated areas of North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts. Banerjee has pledged to oppose these actions and announced a sit-in protest to defend the community's electoral rights.