Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Mamata Banerjee Urges EC to Halt SIR Exercise in West Bengal
West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked the Election Commission to stop the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in her state.
She said the process is chaotic and could lead to disenfranchisement.
The Election Commission said they are almost done distributing forms for the SIR in 12 states and union territories.
The SIR is a big update of voter lists happening before the 2026 state elections in these places.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote to EC, calling ongoing SIR 'deeply alarming'
She alleged the process is 'unplanned, chaotic, and dangerous'
BJP hit back, saying TMC is worried about losing voter support
EC said distribution of SIR forms nearly complete in 12 states/UTs
SIR Phase II ongoing till Dec 4 in 12 states/UTs, including WB
- Who
- Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal CM, and the Election Commission
- What
- Mamata Banerjee asked EC to halt SIR process in WB; EC said SIR form distribution nearly complete in 12 states/UTs
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To update voter lists before 2026 state elections
Supporters of SIR Process
Opponents of SIR Process
SIR Process
Supporters of SIR Process
Essential for clean elections and electoral integrity
Opponents of SIR Process
May disenfranchise genuine voters and affect electoral prospects
- States/UTs in SIR Phase II
- Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep
- States going to polls in 2026
- Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam
Sources
2026 Assembly Elections: High-Stakes Contests and Vital Challenge of Voter List Reforms
'Deeply Alarming': Mamata Banerjee Writes To EC For SIR Halt, BJP Says She's Scared Of Vote Loss
SIR Phase II: Distribution of forms nearly done, says EC
Mamata Banerjee Appeals CEC For Halting SIR Exercise in WB
