The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is ramping up its efforts in preparation for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, focusing on the removal of “ghost voters” from the electoral roll. This initiative is part of the party’s strategy to ensure a fair polling process.
In a recent virtual meeting chaired by TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, party leaders were tasked with the critical mission of identifying and rectifying discrepancies in the voters’ list. The meeting emphasized the need to eliminate ghost voters that the party believes could affect election outcomes.
Following a consultation with the state Election Commission, TMC raised concerns regarding the existence of ghost voters. The party is advocating for legitimate voters to be assigned unique identification numbers to prevent vote duplication.
Abhishek Banerjee announced plans to introduce Electoral Roll Supervisors and establish committees across various levels including district, block, town, panchayat, ward, and booth, along with a comprehensive door-to-door verification process to enhance the integrity of the electoral roll.
A Zila committee is set to be formed in the next five days to oversee the verification, with block committees expected to follow within two weeks. The verification initiative will officially commence on April 16, and training camps will be organized in every assembly segment to ensure thorough preparation among party leaders.
STRATEGIC FOCUS ON UNDERPERFORMING CONSTITUENCIES
During the meeting, Banerjee highlighted the need to strengthen party presence in constituencies where TMC did not fare well in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, particularly mentioning Jorasanko and Chowringhee in Kolkata. He indicated that district and block leadership changes will be based on performance evaluations.
Concerns were also raised regarding party workers who reported receiving fraudulent calls claiming to be affiliated with the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC). Banerjee addressed this issue, cautioning party members to be vigilant against extortion attempts masquerading as official communications.
The 294-member West Bengal Assembly is gearing up for its elections next year, and TMC’s proactive measures signify a determined approach to securing a successful outcome.
