What is the SIR controversy in West Bengal | Explained
The Election Commission of India (ECI)'s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, intended to clean up electoral rolls, has sparked controversy in West Bengal. Terms like "adjudication," "logical discrepancies," and "voter tribunals" have emerged as the SIR process has led to a "trust deficit" between the ECI and the state government. The Supreme Court has also noted this issue.
20 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Election Commission of India has committed to a free and transparent election in West Bengal, despite controversial electoral roll revisions.
22 APR 2026
— The Guardian
Millions in India stripped of vote before critical state election, as government seeks to ‘purify’ electoral roll | India
— The Hindu
The Election Commission of India reinstated 139 voters previously excluded due to judicial tribunal rulings, allowing them to participate in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls.
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