Mamata's SIR Form Refusal: Can She Lose Her Vote & CM Post?

• West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee initially refused to fill the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form for voter list updates, later complying.
• The SIR process aims to remove deceased/shifted voters, duplicate entries, and verify voter details.
• Banerjee viewed the SIR form as a "backdoor" for NRC implementation and questioned the need for her verification.
• Legally, if a person's name is removed from the voter list, they cannot vote, contest elections, or hold a CM position.
• While the law applies to all, high-profile figures like Banerjee might receive special consideration from election officials to avoid controversy.

Why It Matters: Mamata Banerjee's refusal to verify voter details risks legal issues and reveals political strategy.