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Mamata Demands CEC Arrest, Fresh Bengal Assembly Polls

Published Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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  • Allegations of Election Rigging and Demands2 sources

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Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, has accused the Election Commission and the BJP of poll rigging, demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and calling for new assembly elections in Bengal. This comes amidst broader scrutiny of the Election Commission of India's functioning and voter-roll revisions.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and called for fresh assembly polls in Bengal, alleging poll rigging.

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Allegations of Election Rigging and Demands
  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reported on Mamata Banerjee's strong accusations against the Election Commission and the BJP, detailing her demand for the CEC's arrest and fresh elections in Bengal due to alleged poll rigging.

  • Channel News Asia

    Channel News Asia highlighted the opposition's condemnation of the election chief and the Election Commission of India's defense, noting the ongoing scrutiny over voter-roll revisions.

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