Kolkata, March 31 Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday, alleging that the Election Commission's actions under the Systematic Voters' Registration (SIR) exercise pose a risk of disenfranchising genuine voters in West Bengal.
In her three-page letter, she also alleged that the actions of the Election Commission were undermining the democratic and fundamental rights of the people.
"The decisions being taken by the Election Commission of India appear to be undermining the democratic and fundamental rights of the people," Banerjee said.
She said, "This is not the standard expected of a constitutional authority."
Banerjee urged the commission to ensure "free and fair elections" and uphold constitutional principles.
The elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases – on April 23 and 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.