A political controversy arose when Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant labeled West Bengal as “the most polarised state in the country” while addressing an issue related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari welcomed the court’s intervention, emphasizing the need for immediate action. Tiwari commended the Supreme Court’s stance and urged for a review of the Election Commission of India’s role, especially that of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Referring to the incident linked to the Malda SIR, Tiwari highlighted the essence of democracy in conducting fair elections. He criticized the Chief Election Commissioner’s handling of the SIR process, alleging a bias towards the BJP. Samajwadi Party Spokesperson Dharmendra Singh raised concerns about the SIR process in West Bengal, denouncing the actions of the BJP, Union Home Ministry, and Election Commission for potentially undermining democracy.
Janata Dal-United Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad acknowledged the significance of the Supreme Court’s observations and the CJI’s comments, reflecting the current situation in West Bengal. He expressed worries about the escalating political tensions and attempts to divide people in the state. Prasad suggested that the Supreme Court’s remarks might be a response to the growing political discord and suppression of people’s aspirations in West Bengal.
The ongoing political friction in West Bengal surrounding the SIR process has led to allegations of electoral manipulation by opposition parties, despite assurances from the ruling Trinamool Congress that all procedures are being followed lawfully.
