Mamata Banerjee Set to Appear in Supreme Court Today Amid Fierce Challenge to Bengal Voter Roll Purge

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to make a personal appearance before the Supreme Court on February 4, 2026, as the apex court hears a series of petitions contesting the constitutionality and implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.

The case centres on challenges to the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) SIR process, which has resulted in the deletion of more than 58 lakh names from West Bengal’s voter list. The draft electoral roll for the initial phase was published on December 16, 2025. Critics, including petitioners, have highlighted irregularities such as disproportionate deletions affecting certain communities, apparent gender biases, and unusually high reported deaths among young electors.

In an earlier hearing, the Supreme Court instructed the ECI to make public — through publication and display at relevant offices — the list of individuals removed from the rolls due to “logical discrepancies.” This step aimed to address concerns over transparency and fairness in the exercise.

Mamata Banerjee, who has filed a petition in her personal capacity against the SIR, has been a vocal critic of the process. She arrived in New Delhi ahead of the hearing and held a press conference at Banga Bhawan on February 3, 2026, reiterating her opposition. A gate pass has been arranged for her entry into the Supreme Court premises on February 4, and she is anticipated to be present in the courtroom alongside her legal team.

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The matter is scheduled before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Banerjee’s direct involvement underscores the political intensity surrounding the voter roll revisions, ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.