Bengal voter list revision: ECI moves SC against Mamata
The Election Commission of India has reached out to the Supreme Court, saying its officials are facing "systematic pattern of violence and threats against its officials" during the ongoing revision of voter lists in West Bengal.
The ECI claims speeches by Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee have fueled these problems, and accuses local police of dragging their feet on complaints.
TMC, ECI in legal tussle over voter list
This clash isn't just about paperwork—it could shape who gets to vote in the upcoming election.
Banerjee is pushing back against the ECI's move to delete voters, calling it unfair and biased against Bengal.
She wants the election to use earlier prepared rolls and for Aadhaar numbers to help protect voters' rights.
The Supreme Court has asked both sides for answers by a stated deadline, promising that no genuine voter will be left out while things get sorted.