The Supreme Court is set to hear Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's petition against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. A law graduate, Banerjee might personally attend this crucial hearing in court.
The TMC has posted a poster of Mamata Banerjee on X, showing the Chief Minister advancing towards the Supreme Court with files in hand. In the caption, she's termed the 'People's Advocate,' while the opposing stance is labeled the 'Devil's Advocate.'
Mamata Banerjee filed a petition against the Election Commission and the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal on January 28. A three-member bench led by Chief Justice Suryakant will preside over this sensitive case.
What's the Main Controversy?
Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) allege that the Election Commission’s 'logical discrepancies' in the list could result in the removal of about 12.5 million voters' names from the state. Banerjee has criticized this as an 'undemocratic and flawed' process, claiming it could strip a large number of people of their voting rights.
Earlier on January 19, the apex court directed the Election Commission to ensure this process remains transparent and doesn't inconvenience the public. The court also ordered the display of the discrepancy list at village panchayats and block offices.
TMC MP Derek O'Brien also accused the Commission of instructing ground officials through informal channels like WhatsApp messages instead of formal written directives. This hearing is considered crucial for the future of Bengal politics and the fairness of upcoming elections.
