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Mamata Banerjee heads to Delhi for INDIA bloc talks, slams election commission
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 06:47 AM
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Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee arrived in Delhi to join the INDIA alliance’s meetings, accusing the Chief Election Commissioner of misconduct.
Mamata Banerjee, the former chief minister of West Bengal, touched down in Delhi on Monday to take part in a series of meetings organised by the INDIA alliance. The gathering, scheduled over the next two days, aims to coordinate opposition strategies ahead of the upcoming national elections.
During a brief press interaction, Banerjee confirmed her participation in the bloc’s deliberations, emphasizing the need for a united front against the ruling coalition. She highlighted issues ranging from electoral reforms to economic policies that the alliance intends to champion.
The leader also used the platform to level serious accusations against the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging that the commissioner and his technical team had manipulated software systems to betray the electorate. Banerjee said the opposition’s target is to expose what she described as a “cheating” apparatus within the election machinery.
Political analysts note that Banerjee’s statements could intensify the already charged pre‑election atmosphere, as the INDIA bloc seeks to consolidate support across states. The meetings are expected to conclude with a joint communiqué outlining the alliance’s core demands.
During a brief press interaction, Banerjee confirmed her participation in the bloc’s deliberations, emphasizing the need for a united front against the ruling coalition. She highlighted issues ranging from electoral reforms to economic policies that the alliance intends to champion.
The leader also used the platform to level serious accusations against the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging that the commissioner and his technical team had manipulated software systems to betray the electorate. Banerjee said the opposition’s target is to expose what she described as a “cheating” apparatus within the election machinery.
Political analysts note that Banerjee’s statements could intensify the already charged pre‑election atmosphere, as the INDIA bloc seeks to consolidate support across states. The meetings are expected to conclude with a joint communiqué outlining the alliance’s core demands.