Supreme Court Hears Mamata Banerjee's Challenge to West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally appeared before the Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. She alleged the process was hasty, opaque, and targeted West Bengal, risking large-scale voter disenfranchisement ahead of upcoming elections. Banerjee sought permission to argue her petition herself, a rare move for a sitting CM. The Supreme Court acknowledged concerns, issued notices to the Election Commission, and emphasized that genuine voters must remain on the rolls while adhering to strict timelines.