Supreme Court's Ruling on Voter List Discrepancies Welcomed in West Bengal

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to publish names categorized under 'logical discrepancies' in West Bengal's voter list. This decision has been welcomed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which views it as a setback for the BJP. The ruling follows ongoing concerns about the integrity of the voter list and the public's distress over the electoral process. The TMC leader expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, emphasizing the importance of transparency in the electoral process. With over 1.2 million names flagged under this category, the ruling is expected to stir further discussions about the state's electoral integrity.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 20, 2026, 16:08 IST

Supreme Court Decision on Voter List

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in West Bengal has received a positive response following a Supreme Court ruling that mandates the Election Commission of India (ECI) to disclose names categorized under 'logical discrepancies.' During a public meeting in Barasat, a leader from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) interpreted the court's decision as a setback for the BJP, emphasizing that the Supreme Court has accepted the party's request to publish names falling under this category.

Concerns Over Voter List Integrity

The Supreme Court recently heard a case filed by the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) concerning the SIR. The public has faced ongoing disturbances, and the Election Commission attempted to remove certain names from the list. Approximately 20 days ago, on December 31, a meeting was held with the Chief Election Commissioner, where it was suggested that the list of logical discrepancies be made public. Had this list been published earlier, the truth would have emerged. The AITC had indicated that its BLA 2 would be present at the hearing site, but the ECI rejected this.

TMC's Reaction to the Ruling

Banerjee expressed satisfaction with the ruling, stating that if guidelines were not issued, the AITC would not vacate the hearing center. He noted that the land of North 24 Parganas is auspicious for him, and touching this ground signifies his victory. He was pleased to learn that the Supreme Court has accepted the AITC's demand and ordered the publication of the list of logical discrepancies. Furthermore, it appears that BLA 2 will also be permitted at the hearing site. The Electoral Roll Officers Network (Eronet) had identified over 1.2 million names under the 'logical discrepancy' category, sparking a new controversy regarding the SIR process in the state.