ECI's Big Attack On TMC Govt, Claims 'Systematic Pattern Of Violence' Against Poll Officials

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 19:22 IST

The ECI presented a strong counter to Mamata Banerjee's allegations against the SIR in the Supreme Court, alleging a systematic pattern of violence against poll officials.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee with her nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in New Delhi | Image: PTI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal of “systematic pattern of violence and threats" against election officials, while also alleging police of unwillingness to act against such incidents.

After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared in the Supreme Court and spoke against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the poll body filed a counter in the apex court, alleging numerous instances of violence, intimidation and obstruction against election officials engaged in the SIR process.

Sujeet Kumar Mishra, Secretary, ECI, alleged a “pervasive reluctance" among local police authorities to register FIRs in response to grievances articulated by BLOs, and many of them were only filed after the direct intervention of the DEO (District Election Officer). While other states promptly adhered to ECI directives regarding SIR, West Bengal willfully neglected to do so.

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