The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that West Bengal’s voter list revision was disrupted by violence, intimidation, and political pressure. It said officials could not perform their legal duties, even though the same process was peaceful in all other states.
The Supreme Court witnessed an unusual scene as lawyers and litigants crowded the CJI’s courtroom to watch West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee personally present arguments in the SIR case.
The hearing on the electoral roll revision issue drew wide attention and has been adjourned for further proceedings.
