Haven't filled up enumeration form for SIR yet, says Bengal CM Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she has not filled up the enumeration form yet. "Would I have to prove to BJP that I am a voter of the country? I was central minister thrice and have become chief minister thrice. Now, I have to prove that I am a citizen of the country. After insulting Bengalis, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Khudiram, Rabindranath Tagore and other Bengali poets and legendary figures, they want to capture Bengal," she said.

However, sources at the West Bengal CEO's office said her EF has already been submitted. Her name is there in the 'marked' or 'flagged' category, which includes people in public service, sports, judiciary, art and culture. People in this category can submit their EFs during the hearing period. Thursday was the last day for filling the enumeration forms and for the digitisation process of SIR.

"Bengalis fought for the country during the freedom movement... Will we have to prove that they are citizens of the country," she asked. She also rekindled Bengali asmita and urged migrants to come back to the state. "Migrants who have come back have been included in the Karmasree scheme."