The West Bengal unit of the Congress has approached the Supreme Court challenging the special intensive revision of the electoral rolls in the state, Bar and Bench reported on Monday.

The petition comes days after the Election Commission began the enumeration phase of the exercise in 12 states and Union Territories, including West Bengal, on November 4.

The revision was announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 27. In addition to West Bengal, the 12 states and Union Territories also include Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where Assembly elections are due in 2026.

The draft rolls will be published on December 9, and the final list on February 7, 2026.

The matter on West Bengal was mentioned before Justice Surya Kant, who is also hearing a similar case

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