§  Mic Glitch Sparks Fury, “Sabotage” Alleged

§  Mamata Banerjee alleges sabotage after mic glitch at Netaji Indoor

§  Slams BJP & EC over 58 lakh voter deletions in Bengal SIR list

SIR Issue, Kolkata: In a fiery outburst that stunned attendees, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost her cool at the Netaji Indoor Stadium today. While addressing over 14,000 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) regarding the crucial Special Intensive Report (SIR) voter list hearing, a sudden microphone malfunction triggered a sharp reaction from the TMC supremo.

Frustrated by repeated technical issues, Banerjee openly questioned if it was an act of “sabotage” and reprimanded the sound technicians and police officials on duty. But the anger wasn’t just about a faulty mic—it was a prelude to a blistering attack on the Election Commission (EC) and the BJP over the deletion of nearly 58 lakh names from the state’s voter list.

Details & Context: The Netaji Indoor Drama

The incident occurred during a high-stakes meeting with BLAs from Kolkata, North & South 24 Parganas and Hooghly.

1. The Mic Meltdown
While addressing the crowd, BLAs complained that the audio was not clear.

·       The Reaction: A visibly irritated Mamata Banerjee stopped her speech and lashed out at the technicians.

·       The Warning: She questioned why the voice is never clear at the venue despite payments being made. “I saw this problem the other day during the industry meeting too. Why does this happen every day.? Is this sabotage.?” she asked, threatening strict action against those responsible. She even scolded the police and party workers for not checking the sound system beforehand.

·       The Move: She eventually moved to a different microphone on the other side of the stage to continue her address.

2. The SIR Controversy
The meeting was convened to strategize for the ongoing SIR hearing process.

·       The Number: A staggering 58 lakh names have been deleted from the draft voter list.

·       The Breakdown: 12.20 lakh voters were “not found,” while another 57,000 were deleted for other reasons. Nearly 30 lakh voters marked as “No Mapping” are set to face hearings.

·       TMC’s Stance: The party believes lakhs of genuine voters have been wrongfully deleted due to a lack of documents or technical errors.

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Quotes: “Shameless Commission”

Mamata Banerjee did not mince words when attacking the opposition and the poll body.

On the Mic Issue

“Voice clear keno hoy na protidin.? (Why is the voice not clear every day.?) Those working on the mics here are creating problems repeatedly. I saw it the other day and today as well. This is too bad. Now I will take action. You take money for your work, it is your right. But you must provide the service.! What is the police doing.? Is this sabotage.?”

On the Election Commission & BJP

“Every morning, whatever is dictated from the BJP office is being changed. I have heard that BJP has kept an agent inside the Election Commission’s office. He is deleting names online as per his wish. The entire list is being made by BJP party people. I have never seen such a shameless Commission in my life, nor do I want to.”

Additional Information: Strategy for BLAs

To counter the mass deletions, Mamata Banerjee laid out a strict 10-point directive for her party’s Booth Level Agents

       i.          Check Notices: Ensure every voter marked as “Un-mapped” by the BLO has received a hearing notice.

     ii.          Document Collection: Ask voters to keep a copy of the 2002 Electoral Roll or any of the 11 valid ID proofs ready.

   iii.          Alternative Proof: If a voter lacks standard IDs, they must procure a Permanent Residential Certificate immediately.

   iv.          No Harassment: Ensure voters do not face harassment during the hearing.

     v.          Booth Camps: Set up help camps at every booth. MLAs, Block Presidents and Councilors must take responsibility.

   vi.          New Forms: Keep a close watch on those submitting Form 6 (new voter) and Form 8 (correction).

 vii.          Outsider Alert: Keep an eye on people coming from other states to register names for voting.

viii.          Counter-Objection: “BJP has deleted many of our people’s names by filing objections. You must also file objections against their bogus names,” she instructed.

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Impact Analysis: The Battle for 2026 Begins

This outburst and the subsequent strategic meeting signal that the TMC is treating the SIR Hearing as the first battleground for the 2026 Assembly Elections.

·       Mobilization: By summoning 14,000 agents, Mamata is ensuring that the party machine is well-oiled to challenge every deletion.

·       Narrative: The “Sabotage” and “BJP Agent in EC” narrative is designed to consolidate her voter base by presenting the TMC as the victim of a central conspiracy.

·       Administrative Pressure: The warning to police and technicians at Netaji Indoor serves as a reminder that administrative lapses will not be tolerated.

Conclusion: A Charged Atmosphere

From a faulty microphone to a “faulty” voter list, Mamata Banerjee’s mood at Netaji Indoor Stadium reflected the high tension in West Bengal politics. With the Mega Hearing process starting soon, the clash between TMC agents and the Election Commission machinery is set to intensify.

For the 58 lakh voters whose names hang in the balance, the coming weeks will be decisive. As Mamata put it, “Assist the people with a smile,” but for the opposition, the message was a snarl.

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