West Bengal SIR Exercise Supreme Court Hearing

11 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 7 FEB 2026 — 18 FEB 2026

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Latest · 18 Feb 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the Election Commission of India of violating Supreme Court directives by issuing instructions through WhatsApp during the Special Identification Roll exercise.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the criticism of the Election Commission of India's Systematic Intensive Revision (SIR) by activists and academics, including their reactions and any follow-up developments related to this specific issue. It excludes other actions or statements by the Election Commission, activists, or political parties unless they directly relate to or are a consequence of the criticism of the SIR program.

The full story, from the beginning

7Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

SIR is a war on have-nots, says activist

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress leaders are criticizing the Election Commission of India's handling of the Special Intensive Revision process in West Bengal, citing tragic incidents and alleged harassment.

8Feb

The Hindu

The West Bengal government has committed to providing 8,505 Group B officers for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

9Feb

The Hindu

The Supreme Court heard arguments from West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, regarding the ongoing Special Electoral Revision (SIR) exercise.

The Hindu

The Supreme Court ruled that micro observers appointed by the Election Commission of India cannot make decisions in the West Bengal electoral roll revision (SIR) process.

The Hindu

The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the Election Commission's restrictive software use in West Bengal's SIR exercise, leading to notices for individuals with minor discrepancies.

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India is under scrutiny for its SIR process, which has led to the removal of over 6.5 crore names from draft electoral rolls.

12Feb

The Hindu

SIR by ECI is clandestine attempt by BJP to prepare National Register of Citizens: Activist Shiv Sundar

16Feb

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India suspended seven assistant electoral registration officers in West Bengal for misconduct and misuse of statutory powers.

The Hindu

The Trinamool Congress accuses the Election Commission of violating a Supreme Court order by rejecting financial assistance documents for SIR hearings.

18Feb

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accuses the Election Commission of India of violating Supreme Court directives by issuing instructions through WhatsApp during the Special Identification Roll exercise.

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