Mamata Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Against SIR, Seeks Polls on Existing Electoral Rolls in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

In her PIL, Banerjee warned that the hurried SIR process could lead to mass disenfranchisement of eligible voters and disrupt the level playing field among political parties.

She urged that elections be held on the basis of existing electoral rolls and sought directions to accept valid identification documents and correct minor discrepancies suo motu.

The plea alleges constitutional violations and highlights risks to migrant and marginalised voters.