Malda, Dec. 3 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured the people of Malda that no one will be sent to a detention centre during the ongoing SIR process. She emphasised that she stands with the people as their protector.

The West Bengal Chief Minister further alleged that the BJP initiated the SIR process in the state strategically, ahead of the upcoming elections.

"Malda people don't worry no one going to detention centre.... I'm here as your pehradar. May I help you...camp start from 12 dec in all blocks. For help any queries regarding documents....They know elections are coming, election declare in Feb, that's why they're start cleverly....Home department do this...Otherwise SIR process or Bangla dakhal.............no I ...