What is the SIR controversy in West Bengal | Explained
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
West Bengal faces controversy over the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The process aims to remove duplicate, migrated, and deceased voters while identifying illegal immigrants. Conducted in thirteen states, it has created significant tensions in West Bengal. Terms like adjudication, logical discrepancies, and voter tribunals emerged. The Supreme Court noted a trust deficit between the constitutional ECI and West Bengal's Trinamool Congress government.
Key Entities
Election Commission of IndiaWest BengalSpecial Intensive RevisionTrinamool CongressSupreme Court