West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee personally argued before the Supreme Court, alleging that the SIR of electoral rolls is being misused to target Bengal and harass genuine voters. The top court stressed that “genuine persons must remain on the electoral rolls” and sought responses from the Election Commission.
Today, On 10th July, Supreme Court hears pleas challenging Bihar’s voter list revision, calling the matter crucial to the “Right to Vote” and stating it “goes to the root of democracy” amid concerns over EC’s Special Intensive Revision.
Today, On 10th July, the Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission’s revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls. The move, coming before upcoming elections, has triggered legal and political concerns across the state.
