New Delhi, January 19: The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to display the names of electors categorized under 'logical discrepancies' in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. The court issued the order after reviewing various pleas about procedural issues in the SIR exercise.

The court instructed the ECI to display the names of individuals in this category at Gram Panchayat Bhavans, Block Offices, and Ward Offices. It also ordered the state government to provide the necessary staff to manage objections and claims. The ECI was tasked with issuing guidelines for submitting documents, and individuals must file objections within 10 days.

Over 1.2 crore names were flagged under 'logical discrepancies,' sparking controversy. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the category, claiming the ECI was acting under BJP pressure and leading to a massive deletion of voters. The deadline to submit claims and objections has been extended to January 19, 2026, with hearings continuing until February 7, 2026. The final electoral roll will be published on February 14, 2026.