Supreme Court to Weigh In on Trinamool's Allegations Against Electoral Roll Revision

The Supreme Court is considering Trinamool Congress MPs' petitions alleging arbitrariness in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. They claim the Election Commission issued informal instructions threatening democratic rights. The court has sought a response from the Election Commission to address these allegations.

The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Election Commission following allegations by Trinamool Congress MPs of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.

During hearings, Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi addressed petitions from lawmakers Derek O'Brien and Dola Sen. Representing O'Brien, senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that the EC's informal communication methods have led to procedural anomalies that risk compromising voters' rights.

The court set a deadline for the Election Commission to file its reply, with further deliberation scheduled for January 19. Trinamool leaders claim the EC has bypassed formal procedures, causing systemic issues and fear among voters, notably with allegations of an unannounced category labeled 'logical discrepancies' leading to arbitrary hearings.

(With inputs from agencies.)