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Supreme Court hearing on SIR LIVE updates: 'Logical discrepancies' in West Bengal electoral rolls 'defy science', EC tells Court

January 21, 2026

The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing petitions from Trinamool Congress leaders regarding significant discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The Election Commission reported instances that defy scientific rationale, including electors with an implausible number of children, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

Supreme Court hearing on SIR LIVE updates: 'Logical discrepancies' in West Bengal electoral rolls 'defy science', EC tells Court

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Key Highlights

Supreme Court hearings focused on discrepancies in West Bengal's electoral rolls.
Election Commission identified 'logical discrepancies' that defy science in the SIR.
Some electors reported to have more than 200 children, raising doubts on validity.
Petitions filed by Trinamool Congress leaders allege unfair exclusions from the electoral roll.
Concerns about the integrity of the electoral process have been highlighted.

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Supreme Court hearing on SIR LIVE updates: 'Logical discrepancies' in West Bengal electoral rolls 'defy science', EC tells Court

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