Archive · 25 Nov 2025
EC calls TMC for meeting amid SIR row
The Election Commission has invited the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for a meeting on November 28 at 11 am.
This comes after TMC leader Derek O'Brien requested a meeting with the EC.
The meeting is set against the backdrop of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee writing to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, seeking his intervention in issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Mamata Banerjee has criticized the EC and warned the BJP, stating that if she is challenged in the state, she will shake the BJP's foundation across the country.
Meanwhile, TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee addressed over 25,000 party leaders and workers, emphasizing the importance of submitting 100% of SIR enumeration forms to avoid repeating mistakes made in Bihar.
He also announced that a team of 10 MPs will go to the Chief Election Commissioner to demand an apology over the death of 35 people from 'SIR fear'.
The SIR is currently ongoing in 12 states and Union territories, including West Bengal.
EC calls TMC for a meeting on November 28 at 11 am following a request by TMC leader Derek O'Brien.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote to CEC Gyanesh Kumar seeking intervention in SIR-related issues.
Mamata Banerjee criticized the EC and warned the BJP during an anti-SIR rally.
TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee addressed over 25,000 party leaders, emphasizing 100% submission of SIR forms.
A team of 10 TMC MPs will demand an apology from the EC over the death of 35 people from 'SIR fear'.
- Who
- Election Commission, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Mamata Banerjee, Derek O'Brien, Abhishek Banerjee
- What
- Meeting scheduled between EC and TMC amid SIR row; TMC leaders address cadre on SIR process
- When
- November 28 at 11 am; Ongoing SIR process
- Where
- West Bengal, India; New Delhi
- Why
- TMC sought time with EC for discussion on SIR and related issues; TMC leaders aim to ensure 100% submission of SIR forms and address political concerns
TMC
EC
SIR Process
TMC
TMC is concerned about the SIR process and has sought a meeting with the EC to discuss issues related to it, including the state CEO's direction not to engage contractual data-entry operators and Bangla Sahayata Kendra staff.
EC
The EC has called the TMC for a meeting to address their concerns and ensure a fair and smooth SIR process.
Political Implications
TMC
TMC leaders have warned the BJP and criticized the EC, stating that if challenged in West Bengal, they will shake the BJP's foundation across the country.
EC
The EC maintains a neutral stance and is focused on conducting the SIR process impartially, without taking sides in political disputes.
- Meeting Date
- November 28
- Meeting Time
- 11 am
- TMC Delegation Size
- 5 members
- States/UTs Under SIR
- 12
- West Bengal CM
- Mamata Banerjee
- TMC Leader
- Derek O'Brien
- ECI Chief
- Gyanesh Kumar
- TMC Cadre Addressed
- 25,000+
- Vote Suraksha Camps Extension
- Till January 31, 2024
- TMC MPs to EC
- 10
Sources
Bengal SIR row: Mamata slams EC, says ‘will shake BJP’s foundation if it tries to strike me’
SIR in Bengal: EC calls TMC for meeting, days after CM Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC
"To Win Bengal, BJP Will...": Mamata Banerjee's Big Claim For 2026 Election
Mamata undertakes anti-SIR march from Chandpara to Matua-heartland Thakurnagar in Bengal
