Mamata Banerjee Leads Massive Rally Against Voter List Revision in Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a significant rally in Kolkata on Tuesday, protesting against the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list. Accusing the BJP-led central government of collusion with the Election Commission, Banerjee's march attracted thousands of supporters. The event highlighted the TMC's opposition to the ongoing voter list revision process, while the BJP responded with criticism, labeling the rally as contrary to constitutional values. This protest reflects the ongoing political tensions in the state as both parties vie for public support.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 4, 2025, 16:46 IST

Mamata Banerjee's Protest Against Voter List Revision

On Tuesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to the streets of Kolkata, spearheading a large rally opposing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the revision initiative of being orchestrated in collusion with the Election Commission by the BJP-led central government.

Banerjee marched alongside her nephew and party's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, with thousands of supporters in the heart of the city. The 3.8-kilometer procession commenced from the statue of B.R. Ambedkar on Red Road and was set to conclude at the ancestral home of Rabindranath Tagore in Jorasanko Thakurbari.

The streets were filled with TMC workers and supporters waving party flags, chanting slogans, and holding bright placards denouncing the SIR process. Dressed in her signature white cotton saree and sandals, the Chief Minister led the procession, frequently stopping to greet residents who emerged from their balconies or stood by the roadside to catch a glimpse of her.

Abhishek Banerjee followed closely behind, acknowledging the cheers from the crowd, which included senior ministers and party officials.

BJP's Response to the Rally

In response, the BJP launched a sharp counterattack. The leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, labeled Tuesday's march as a rally of a 'jamaat' and claimed it contradicted the values of the Indian Constitution. Echoing this sentiment, West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar stated, "If Mamata has something to say, she should approach the Supreme Court. There is complete chaos in West Bengal, and law and order is entirely absent."