New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- During the first day of the winter session of Parliament on Monday, Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose criticised the Centre and the Election Commission, calling for an urgent discussion on electoral reforms and the SIR.

Speaking to reporters, Ghose said, "It is a humanitarian tragedy. Forty people have lost their lives in West Bengal. BLOs are committing suicide. The Election Commission has blood on its hands."

She said the situation required immediate attention, adding, "In this situation, it is urgent that the Parliament not remain silent and discuss electoral reform, SIR, and the electoral process in our country, which is under tremendous pressure."

Ghose further accused the government of avoiding accountabil...