The Supreme Court of India cautioned the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal over reported violence and alleged political interference in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls process. The Election Commission directed Chief Electoral Officers of 22 states and UTs to complete SIR preparatory work. The SIR is conducted periodically to update and clean voter rolls, ensuring accurate electoral records.
Polity
Supreme Court Cautions West Bengal DGP Over Violence and Political Interference in SIR Process
Key Points
- The Supreme Court of India cautioned the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal over reported violence and alleged political interference in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls process
- The Election Commission directed Chief Electoral Officers of 22 states and UTs to complete SIR preparatory work
- The SIR is conducted periodically to update and clean voter rolls, ensuring accurate electoral records
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• Supreme Court cautioned West Bengal DGP: violence + political interference in SIR (June 14) • SIR: Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls by Election Commission of India • West Bengal CM: Suvendu Adhikari (BJP); WB High Court: Kolkata • Chief Election Commissioner: Gyanesh Kumar; 5-year fixed term under new EC Act 2023
