Overview On December 28, 2025 , the Trinamool Congress (TMC) alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is compelling elderly, ailing citizens, and persons with disabilities to attend hearings at camps located away from their residences as part of the Summary Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The TMC argues that the ECI should instead send officials to their homes for verification, citing mobility issues and potential hardship. Key Developments TMC Allegations Date of Allegation: December 28, 2025 Accusation: ECI is forcing vulnerable citizens to attend hearings at camps. Alternative Suggestion: ECI should conduct verifications at the residences of elderly and disabled individuals. Hearing of 'Unmapped' Electors Start Date: December 27, 2025 Category: Hearings for electors categorized as "unmapped" due to discrepancies in enumeration forms. Statements by TMC Leaders Partha Bhowmik (TMC MP): Described the ECI's actions as "torture" and questioned why the ECI couldn't follow the same procedure as during polling, where personnel visit the residences of elderly persons. Sashi Panja (Senior Minister): Called the ECI's attitude "inhuman" and demanded that hearings take place at homes, suggesting lowering the age limit for such a facility from 85 years. Demands for Transparency Total Number: TMC claims that a total of 1.36 crore people may be called for hearing. Demand: The TMC demands that the ECI publish a break-up of the categories under which people were called for hearing, citing a lack of clarity on why these individuals were left out of the provisional voters list. UPSC Relevance This news highlights issues related to electoral processes, accessibility, and the role of the ECI . It is relevant to GS2 (Polity and Governance) , particularly concerning the conduct of elections and the inclusion of vulnerable populations in the electoral process. The allegations raise questions about the ECI's procedures and their impact on citizen participation. Important Facts The ECI is a constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India. The term "unmapped electors" refers to individuals with discrepancies in their enumeration forms. The TMC is a political party that has raised concerns about the ECI's procedures.