Electoral Commission Files Supreme Court Petition Citing Systemic Violence and State Machinery Failures in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India has submitted a formal affidavit to the Supreme Court, alleging systemic violence and political interference in West Bengal during the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR). In a stark comparison, the Commission noted the smooth conduct of SIR processes in other states, contrasting sharply with the situation in Bengal where officials involved in roll revision have been deliberately targeted. The affidavit states unequivocally that challenges in West Bengal stem not from inherent flaws in the SIR process, but from deficiencies in state administration and a climate of political manipulation. The Commission specifically referenced provocative speeches by the Chief Minister as contributing to this environment. This legal intervention seeks judicial oversight to ensure electoral integrity, marking a significant escalation in addressing what the Commission characterizes as deliberate obstruction of democratic processes by state authorities.