Supreme Court Grills EC Over West Bengal Voter List Revisions

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee plans to attend a Supreme Court hearing regarding petitions challenging the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The court previously directed transparency in the process, citing concerns about potential voter discrepancies and urging the EC to uphold fair procedures.

In a significant legal development, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to attend the Supreme Court's crucial hearing on Wednesday, addressing various petitions against the Election Commission's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.

Concerns have been raised about the transparency of the SIR process, with a previous Supreme Court directive emphasizing the need for clarity and fairness. The Election Commission was instructed to publicly display names on the 'logical discrepancies' list, to avoid voter disenfranchisement.

Banerjee has been vocally critical of the EC's methods, alleging procedural irregularities and warning of democratic erosion. Her participation in the hearing underscores the high stakes involved in ensuring a fair electoral process in West Bengal.

(With inputs from agencies.)