Mamata Banerjee dares Election Commission, says she will not transfer any official

JAMALPUR (WB): In a showdown with the Election Commission of India on transfer of a DM and five SPs, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused it of playing into the hands of Congress and BJP and said transfers had been ordered without consulting the state government.

"I came to know this meeting that the EC has given order for transfer of five SPs without consulting state government and the names of their replacement have also been announced (by EC).

"I respect the Election Commission. But I will not bow down. I ask, will you only listen to what Congress will say in order to facilitate victory of Congress, BJP?" Banerjee said while addressing a rally here in Burdwan district.


She said that she would not transfer any official as long as she is the chief minister and reminded the EC that it has its limitations. "Let you take the role of chief minister. Mamata Banerjee doesn't care for power."

"It is a conspiracy by a media house, central government, Congress, EC, BJP and CPI-M. I will fight alone and I don't care for your conspiracy. I only care for the people," she said.

The West Bengal CM said she had no objection if the EC controls the law and order. "Don't blame Mamata Banerjee if there is any problem. Either Mamata Banerjee will look after law and order or EC will look after law and order," she said.

"You take care of law and order then but I will not take any responsibility. I have not come to power by your mercy or Congress, she said, adding she is prepared to be arrested and go to jail.