Constitutional Integrity Debate in India

19 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 4 MAR 2026 — 15 MAR 2026

Uttar PradeshWest BengalCongressBJPMamata BanerjeeUPARahul GandhiAmit Shah

Latest · 15 Mar 2026

The BJP leader Madhav argues that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a transparent process aimed at reconciling voter lists, despite opposition party concerns.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the protests and reactions following the publication of the draft electoral roll in West Bengal, including condemnations by political parties and planned demonstrations, but excludes other political actions or events unrelated to the SIR process. It excludes other political actions or events unrelated to the SIR process, such as separate policy announcements or unrelated political disputes.

The full story, from the beginning

4Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

SIR protests continue in West Bengal days after publication of the draft rolls

The Hindu

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal concluded, resulting in the removal of approximately 62 lakh names from the electoral rolls.

6Mar

The Hindu

SIR is part of larger ploy to disturb ‘basic structure’ of Constitution: Linguist Ganesh Devy

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee initiated a sit-in protest against voter roll deletions, alleging a BJP-ECI conspiracy.

The Hindu

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticizes West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's dharna against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, claiming it aims to disrupt the process and incite chaos.

7Mar

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee continued her sit-in protest against alleged voter deletions for a second consecutive day.

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for protests against rising LPG prices and demanded the inclusion of removed voters' names in the judiciary.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee continued her protest against electoral roll deletions, accusing the Election Commission, BJP, and Governor R.N. Ravi of voter suppression.

8Mar

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of using the Vanish Commission to remove legitimate voters from electoral rolls.

9Mar

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress MPs have submitted notices to discuss voter disenfranchisement following concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in five states.

The Hindu

The Chief Election Commissioner of India and his team faced protests and "go back" slogans while assessing Kolkata's election preparedness.

The Hindu

The Trinamool Congress delegation met with the Election Commission of India, expressing concerns about the SIR exercise and the lack of response to their concerns.

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India warned West Bengal officials about potential law and order lapses during the upcoming Assembly elections and emphasized their responsibility to ensure a peaceful process.

The Hindu

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, of threatening officials during a meeting in Kolkata.

10Mar

The Hindu

Union Minister J.P. Nadda accused the Trinamool Congress of disrespecting democratic procedures and the rule of law in West Bengal.

The Hindu

After the Supreme Court proposed a special tribunal to address objections, Mamata Banerjee ended her five-day sit-in protest.

The Hindu

The Supreme Court established special tribunals to hear appeals from voters excluded during the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision process.

15Mar

The Hindu

The Trinamool Congress will leverage Bengali sub-nationalism and the Matua community's anxieties to solidify its position as the defender of Bengali identity and electoral inclusion.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The BJP leader Madhav argues that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is a transparent process aimed at reconciling voter lists, despite opposition party concerns.

Story concluded