79 Tribals refuse to register for SIR in West Bengal, claim loyalty to Majhi Sarkar

Key Highlights

• Block administration and police officials tried to convince the tribal groups but the efforts were unsuccessful. According to officials, 79 tribal residents have not filled in the voter roll, allegedly influenced by outsiders claiming to represent the Majhi Sarkar.
• The villagers said they have taken identity cards from the group and refused to accept Indian government citizenship.
• advertisementRanibandh BDO Anisha Yash and Khatra SDPO Abhishek Yadav explained the importance of voter registration, but the residents remained firm.
• One resident reportedly said, "We do not walk on two legs.
• When we have registered our names with the Majhi Sarkar, we will not remain as citizens of the Indian government."The administration said it plans to revisit the villages and continue awareness campaigns on voter registration.