Today, On 4th February, WB CM Mamata Banerjee told the Supreme Court in the SIR case that the Election Commission is a “WhatsApp Commission” targeting Bengal before the polls, urging the Court to save democracy as she alleged bias in voter list actions while the CJI suggested a way forward.
The Supreme Court examined whether the Election Commission can deviate from prescribed rules while conducting a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls under Article 324 and Section 21. Senior Advocate Rakesh argued that the ECI’s powers are wide but must remain fair, just, and constitutionally regulated.
