Supreme Court Directs Transparency in West Bengal Voter Roll Revision
The Supreme Court intervened on Monday to address concerns over the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, where over 1.25 crore (12.5 million) notices have been issued due to discrepancies. The court mandated the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure transparency and accessibility in the process, requiring public display of issued notices and allowing voters to submit objections with assistance. The court's directives aim to protect eligible voters from being excluded and to enhance procedural safeguards amid ongoing political tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the ECI. The ECI has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections to January 19, following complaints about the SIR process. This intervention is expected to influence similar electoral roll revisions in other states.
Published 3 hours ago • 20 Jan 2026, 06:34 AM IST