The manner in which the Election Commission has singled out and targeted Bengal is not just unprecedented- It is deeply alarming. Even before the formal notification of elections, more than 50 senior officials including the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary, DGP, ADGs, IGs, DIGs, District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police have been summarily and arbitrarily removed. This is not administrative action rather this is political interference of the highest order.
The systematic politicisation of institutions meant to remain impartial is a direct assault on the Constitution. At a time when a deeply flawed SIR process is underway and over 200 lives have already been lost, the conduct of the Commission reflects a clear bias and an uncomfortable submission to political interests, continuing to put the people of Bengal at risk.
Supplementary electoral rolls are still not published, in clear disregard of the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s directions, leaving citizens anxious and uncertain. Meanwhile, senior officers from critical agencies like IB, STF and CID are being selectively removed and dispatched out of the state, pointing to a calculated attempt to cripple Bengal’s administrative machinery.
Why is the BJP so desperate? Why this relentless targeting of Bengal and its people? What satisfaction do they derive from forcing citizens, even after 78 years of Independence, to stand in queues and prove their own citizenship?
The contradictions in the Commission’s actions expose its complete collapse of credibility. It claims that removed officers should not be assigned election duties, yet within hours, the same officers are sent out as election observers. The appointment of the Commissioners of Police of Siliguri and Bidhannagar as observers, without even putting replacements in place, left two vital urban centres effectively headless. It was only after this glaring lapse came to light that rushed corrections followed. This is not governance. It reflects chaos, confusion and sheer incompetence being passed off as authority.
This is not incidental, it points to a deliberate design to seize control of West Bengal through coercion and institutional manipulation. What we are witnessing is nothing short of an undeclared emergency and an unpromulgated form of president’s rule driven by political vendetta, not democratic principles.
Having failed to win the trust of Bengal’s people, the BJP is now attempting to capture the state through coercion, intimidation, manipulation and the misuse of institutions.
I stand in complete solidarity with every officer of the Government of West Bengal and their families, who are being targeted simply for serving the state with honesty and commitment. Bengal has never bowed to intimidation and it never will.
Bengal will fight, Bengal will resist and Bengal will decisively defeat every attempt to impose a divisive and destructive agenda on its soil.
@MamataOfficial Forcing a resignation right before the elections reveals the Centre's true motives. Bengal will not be intimidated by these political tactics! #SaveDemocracy
I am shocked and deeply concerned by the sudden news of the resignation of Shri C. V. Ananda Bose, the Governor of West Bengal.
The reasons behind his resignation are not known to me at this moment. However, given the prevailing circumstances, I would not be surprised if the Governor has been subjected to some pressure from the Union Home Minister to serve certain political interests on the eve of the forthcoming State Assembly elections.
Union Home Minister just informed me that Shri R.N. Ravi is being appointed as Governor of West Bengal. He never consulted with me as per the established convention in this regard.
Such actions undermine the spirit of the Constitution of India and strike at the very foundation of our federal structure. The Centre must respect the principles of cooperative federalism and refrain from taking unilateral decisions that erode democratic conventions and the dignity of States.
Delhi's diktats will never control our food!
In Bihar, @BJP4India began by banning fish and meat sales near temples. Then it extended to crowded markets, and now they're prohibiting sales anywhere near schools.
But Bengal refuses to compromise on her beloved ilish and chingri. We will not allow anyone to dictate or erase our identity, our culture, or our history.
“বাংলার মাটি, বাংলার জল, বাংলার বায়ু, বাংলার ফল--
পুণ্য হউক, পুণ্য হউক, পুণ্য হউক হে ভগবান॥”
I extend my heartfelt greetings and congratulations to people across the world who cherish and celebrate their mother tongues with pride. Yesterday, on the solemn occasion of Bhasha Dibas, at the Bhasha Smritistambha at Deshapriya Park, I offered floral tributes to the brave souls whose sacrifice ensured that we may speak our mother tongue without fear. Their martyrdom transformed language into a symbol of democratic assertion and cultural self-respect.
I was also privileged to honour eminent personalities from diverse walks of life with the Banga Bibhushan and Banga Bhushan award. Their presence, and the songs and poetry that filled the air, elevated the spirit of the observance into a celebration of Bengal’s creative genius. I was also pleased to confer the Banga Bhushan honour upon Star Jalsha and Zee Bangla in recognition of their significant contribution to Bengal’s cultural landscape.
Bengal, and India, are lands of many languages and cultures. As we love Bangla with devotion, we equally respect Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Kurukh, Kurmali, Rajbanshi, Santali, Kamtapuri, Sadri and every other language spoken across our soil. Each language carries within it the history, memory and aspirations of its people. This unity in diversity is our greatest strength.
It pains me deeply that divisive forces are attempting to malign and target those who speak Bangla, labelling them as “Ghuspaithiya”, subjecting them to humiliation and persecution. Such actions strike at the very heart of constitutional values. We shall never allow Bengal’s culture, heritage or identity to be undermined by intolerance or narrow-minded politics.
Let 21st February renew our collective pledge that no communal or divisive force shall fracture Bengal’s harmony; that no attempt to erode our linguistic pride shall succeed; and that we shall uphold the inclusive and secular ethos that defines us. The glory our mother tongue has bestowed upon us before the world is a legacy we are duty-bound to protect.
Jai Hind. Joy Bangla.
When others send squads to parks, Smt. @mamataofficial sends a message of trust.
She believes in a Bengal where everyone can step out without fear, where companionship is not criminalised, where culture is strong enough to embrace freedom.
Maybe in @nsitharaman’s India, babies drink only fresh milk. In real India, poor mothers dilute powdered milk with water to make it last. And that attracts 5% GST.
Maybe in her India, stationery is free. In our India, pencils, crayons, graph books, and lab notebooks are taxed at 12%.
Maybe in her India, healthcare is tax-free. In our India, anaesthetics, medical oxygen, insulin, and diagnostic kits all carry GST.
Maybe in her India, even death is dignified. In our India, incense sticks at a funeral are taxed too.
These are the Two Indias @abhishekaitc spoke of. And Madam Finance Minister, whether you acknowledge it or not, both Indias exist.
@abhishekaitc "Beauty of Two Indias—one questions comedians on 'divide,' the other milks it for tour PR. Hypocrisy level: Expert! Smashing success! 🔥 #BJPHypocrisy"
Ah, the beauty of two Indias- in one, a comedian is questioned for talking about the ‘TWO INDIA’ divide. In the other, the same debate becomes the perfect PR for a tour announcement. Democracy does have a sense of humour. Wishing you house full shows and a smashing tour ahead @thevirdas !
The SIR Killing Machine strikes again.
❗ Haroa, North 24 Parganas: A young man driven to suicide, crushed by fear after being summoned for SIR hearings.
❗ Polba, Hooghly: A 70-year-old man dies under the weight of anxiety triggered by an SIR notice.
❗ Dhuliyan, Murshidabad: A 55-year-old woman succumbs to panic after her family is summoned.
❗ Goalpokhar, Uttar Dinajpur: A woman collapses in a queue at an SIR hearing centre and dies.
❗ Domjur, Howrah: A 65-year-old man suffers cardiac arrest after receiving an SIR notice.
These were citizens mapped to the 2002 electoral rolls, armed with valid documents, rooted in Bengal for generations. People who lived with dignity until they were dragged into degrading trials to prove their right to exist.
@BJP4India and a captive @ECISVEEP are SLOW-POISONING DEMOCRACY.
Every Sebaashray camp reminds me why public service must stay rooted in reality. Every decision, every initiative ultimately comes down to whether it makes life a little easier for someone who needs help. Sebaashray was built with that clarity, and at the Diamond Harbour SDO Ground, that purpose was visible in the simplest, most meaningful ways.
I spent time with people who came seeking care, listened to their concerns, and reassured them that their health will never be treated as an afterthought. For those in need, wheelchairs were provided so that dignity and movement were not denied alongside treatment. Sebaashray is not about one camp or one visit, it is about building a sense of certainty that support will be there when it is needed most.
What truly stayed with me was the affection people expressed in their own ways. The smiles, the waves, the warmth from those who simply wanted to be seen, touched me deeply. That love is not something I take lightly. It strengthens my resolve to serve with honesty, consistency, and care.