Overview
- ISF chief Nawsad Siddique said talks with the CPI(M)-led Left Front should conclude by month-end, calling for a swift seat-sharing pact to take on the TMC and BJP.
- Siddique confirmed he received an Election Commission SIR hearing notice and said he will appear with documents, alleging the drive is harassing long-time voters and warning of protests if it continues.
- He accused the TMC government of neglecting minority welfare, alleging fake SC/ST certificates and saying many genuine adivasis were excluded from benefits.
- Siddique urged inclusion of underprivileged Muslims under the OBC quota with a 10% target, noting the Supreme Court stay that allows West Bengal’s revised OBC lists to continue for now.
- He demanded scrapping the Waqf (Amendment) Act and criticized the state’s implementation, as the Congress and CPI(M) signaled openness to talks and the TMC dismissed ISF as aiding the BJP.