Mamata Banerjee Challenges West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision in Supreme Court

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lodged a plea with the Supreme Court, contesting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state's electoral rolls. This crucial hearing includes other petitions from Mostari Banu and TMC MPs Derek O'Brien and Dola Sen, all questioning the process's transparency and fairness.

On January 19, the Supreme Court instructed the Election Commission to display the roll discrepancies at local offices, noting discrepancies involve issues like mismatches in parent names and age gaps. Acknowledging 1.25 crore voters in this category, the court emphasized establishing resources to handle documentation and objections properly.

Banerjee accuses the Election Commission of mishandling the SIR, claiming the operation lacks planning and violates procedural norms. TMC members argue that communication is informal, often via WhatsApp or video conference, instead of official written directives. The case highlights significant procedural concerns as elections approach.