A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Calcutta High Court, on the need for implementation of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which is underway in West Bengal, to ensure the process is conducted fairly and lawfully.

The petitioner, Pintu Karar, sought an extension beyond the December 31 deadline to conduct SIR in the state and raised concerns over the electoral revision exercise being conducted in the wake of the political crisis and administrative failure, which he claims the state is facing.

The petitioner also appealed for the SIR to be monitored by the court.

During the hearing on Thursday, the petitioner argued that there have been reports of intimidation and threats issued to officials working under the direction of the Election Commission (EC). The petitioner alleg

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