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SC order on SIR draws sharp political reactions; Abhishek Banerjee says ‘Judicial Slap’ to ECI

January 19, 2026

The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, directing the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure transparency regarding notices sent to voters flagged for 'logical discrepancies.' Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, including Abhishek Banerjee, hailed the ruling as a significant victory against what they described as a politically motivated exercise by the BJP.

Central India's Premier English Daily

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Key Highlights

Supreme Court directed ECI to publish notices of 'logical discrepancies'.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee called the intervention a 'judicial slap' to the ECI.
About 1.36 crore notices have been issued regarding electoral roll discrepancies.
The intervention aims to enhance transparency and procedural fairness in the voter verification process.
TMC claims the BJP's efforts in the SIR have been thwarted by the ruling.

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SC order on SIR draws sharp political reactions; Abhishek Banerjee says ‘Judicial Slap’ to ECI

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