Archive · 7 Jan 2026
TMC Criticizes ECI Over SIR Notices to Sen, Shami, Dev
Amartya Sen, a famous economist who won a Nobel Prize, and other well-known people like a cricketer and an actor, got notices from the government to check their voter information.
The government says they are doing this to make sure the voter list is correct.
But the party of these famous people thinks the government is doing this to target them for political reasons.
The party also says that this process is causing stress and even deaths among people.
The government denies this and says it's just doing its job.
The party went to the highest court in India to ask them to stop these checks, but the government says it's just following the rules.
Trinamul Congress criticizes the Election Commission for issuing SIR notices to Amartya Sen, Mohammed Shami, and Dev.
Abhishek Banerjee alleges political targeting and harassment by the ECI and BJP.
The ECI maintains that the SIR is a routine process to ensure accurate electoral rolls.
Two men died, with families alleging stress over SIR hearings contributed to their deaths.
Banerjee claims the BJP conspired to prevent his helicopter from flying, but he managed to attend the rally.
- Who
- Amartya Sen, Mohammed Shami, Dev, and other prominent figures in West Bengal
- What
- Their names were flagged for discrepancies in the voter list, leading to SIR hearing notices
- When
- During the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- The Election Commission claims it is a routine process to ensure accurate electoral rolls, while Trinamool Congress alleges political targeting
Trinamul Congress
Election Commission of India
SIR Hearing Notices
Trinamul Congress
Alleges that the Election Commission is targeting prominent Bengal residents, including Amartya Sen, Dev, and Mohammed Shami, with SIR hearing notices for political gain.
Election Commission of India
Maintains that notices are sent only for discrepancies and that the SIR is a routine exercise to ensure accurate electoral rolls.
Impact on Voters
Trinamul Congress
Claims that the SIR process has caused panic, anxiety, and even deaths among voters due to stress and harassment.
Election Commission of India
Denies any wrongdoing and states that the SIR is a necessary administrative process to maintain the integrity of electoral rolls.
- Person
- Amartya Sen, Mohammed Shami, Dev
- Issue
- SIR hearing notices
- Party Involved
- Trinamul Congress
- Location
- West Bengal, India
- Process
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Total Discrepancies
- 93 lakhs
- Deaths Allegedly Linked to SIR
- 2
- Supreme Court Involvement
- Yes, Trinamool Congress filed a petition challenging the SIR
Sources
Amartya Sen’s name marked for spelling error in Bengal voter list, Trinamool sees BJP-ECI nexus
Amartya Sen Sent SIR Hearing Notice, Claims Trinamool. Poll Official Reacts
EC Competent to Conduct SIR of Electoral Rolls: Poll Panel to SC
Trinamool Says Amartya Sen Called For Bengal SIR Hearing, Poll Body Denies
Didi: EC Made Some Apps Via BJP IT Cell
Two men die in Bengal, families cite stress over SIR hearings
Two men die in Bengal, families cite stress over SIR hearings
Abhishek Claims BJP Trick For No-Fly of His Chopper, SIR Notice to Nobel Laureate
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No threat can stop me, I’m more stubborn than BJP: Abhishek on chopper issue
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Bengal SIR: ECI relaxes rules for migrant workers, students studying outside for hearing sessions
Bengal SIR: ECI eases rules for migrant workers, students outside states
EC serves SIR notice to Amartya Sen for Jan 16 hearing, TMC calls it ‘shameful farce’
Bengal, Malda BLO dies during SIR drive, family alleges work-related stress - Telegraph India
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