Breaking News: Mamata Banerjee reaches Supreme Court, may argue SIR petition herself

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reached the Supreme Court for the hearing of the Special Summary Revision (SIR) petition. Sources indicate that she may personally present her arguments, marking a historic first in independent India where a sitting Chief Minister argues her own case in the Supreme Court. The case concerns the removal of over 1.25 crore voters from West Bengal’s final voter list under the “logical discrepancies” category. Mamata Banerjee’s petition requests that these voters, many already listed in 2002, not be removed and be given a fair opportunity to correct any details. Senior advocates, including Meenakshi Guruswamy and Kapil Sibal, are present alongside her. The hearing is expected to begin shortly, possibly around 11:00 AM, though procedural priorities could affect timing. Mamata Banerjee has formally applied to present her side personally, though permission will depend on the court. Her presence underscores the sensitivity of the case, which addresses voter rights and potential disenfranchisement, particularly in rural areas where citizens may not easily correct errors. Observers note that the focus will be on ensuring no eligible voter is unfairly removed, emphasizing constitutional voting rights and procedural fairness.

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