Supreme Court Questions Apprehension Over Electoral Roll Revision in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

Nov 11, 2025 08:15 pm CST

The Supreme Court has expressed concerns over opposition to voter roll revision exercises in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, questioning why critics are apprehensive about the Special Intensive Revision process. Justice Surya Kant noted this isn't the first electoral roll revision in the country, while DMK's counsel Kapil Sibal argued the rushed timeline would make proper implementation impossible given regional challenges including monsoon season and limited connectivity.