Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has faced significant political challenges stemming from her recent opposition to the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. This revision, conducted in 2026, aimed to remove over 1.20 crore names from the voter lists, which Banerjee labeled as a targeted attack on her voter base, dubbing the Election Commission a 'WhatsApp Commission.' This stance starkly contrasts her actions in 2005, when she protested against illegal immigration and the inclusion of infiltrators in voter lists, even resigning from the Lok Sabha in frustration. Critics have pointed out the inconsistency in her position, arguing that she is now protecting illegal voters, which has led to a perception of desperation ahead of the elections. Banerjee's legal maneuvers, including petitions filed in the Supreme Court, have drawn attention to her past accusations against the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for similar tactics, raising questions about her integrity. Analysts suggest that this shift in public perception may have adversely affected the TMC's performance in the 2026 Bengal elections.